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LC12 LMY

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,404 mi
Last recorded178,404 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 LMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 178,404 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

small chip on windscreen

Pass 25 Apr 2025 158,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 146,676 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play replace soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 138,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 118,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 102,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 99,358 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,622 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,234 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 75,233 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has major leak from front clamp (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported very insecure from front clamp (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 59,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 46,318 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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LC12 LMY is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LC12 LMY, 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 LC12 LMY registered?

LC12 LMY is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2012.

Is LC12 LMY safe to buy?

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