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LD12 ROU

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

312,909 mi
Last recorded312,909 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ROU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 312,909 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 157,064 miles

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

Nearside Front slight cuts outer edge

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

Offside Front slight cuts outer edge

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

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

undercover fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2022 157,059 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front slight cuts outer edge

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

Offside Front slight cuts outer edge

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

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

undercover fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 146,050 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 141,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back lower outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted frnt to back

Pass 29 Nov 2019 131,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 108,733 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,733 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 84,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,813 miles

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

both sides front brake pads low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 68,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,070 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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LD12 ROU is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LD12 ROU, 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 LD12 ROU registered?

LD12 ROU is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 2012.

Is LD12 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 ROU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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