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LD12 UTB

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,094 mi
Last recorded52,094 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,094 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,415 miles

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Fail 18 Dec 2015 42,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some items

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,356 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 UTB is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UTB, 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 LD12 UTB registered?

LD12 UTB is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is LD12 UTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 UTB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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