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LFZ 6088

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,752 mi
Last recorded81,752 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFZ 6088
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 81,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 78,900 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 71,133 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2016 62,193 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 62,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer egde

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

baby seat fitted to o/s/r seat

Fail 25 Sep 2015 53,003 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer egde

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

baby seat fitted to o/s/r seat

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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LFZ 6088 is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LFZ 6088, 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 LFZ 6088 registered?

LFZ 6088 is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is LFZ 6088 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LFZ 6088 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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