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KW12 GAO

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,117 mi
Last recorded79,117 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 GAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 79,117 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 76,995 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 74,471 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,338 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 63,774 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 60,114 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,679 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 57,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,874 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 54,874 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 50,064 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,900 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 34,217 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 26,692 miles

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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KW12 GAO is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver 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 KW12 GAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW12 GAO registered?

KW12 GAO is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is KW12 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 GAO 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.

Does KW12 GAO have outstanding finance?

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