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J14 VLF

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,275 mi
Last recorded105,275 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 VLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 105,275 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 97,656 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,092 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,162 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 84,162 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 72,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 64,434 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 55,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s ,worn at inner edge 245/40/819 98Y RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 24 Oct 2017 44,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 40,911 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 40,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge of (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 30,389 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 21,860 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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J14 VLF is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 88,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J14 VLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J14 VLF registered?

J14 VLF is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is J14 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 VLF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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