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LG12 YXM

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,214 mi
Last recorded159,214 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 YXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,214 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 147,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on outer edge

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

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

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

chip in windscreen

gear box undertray broken

Pass 8 Feb 2022 131,135 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 114,931 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 114,925 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,624 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,787 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 68,208 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge slightly worn

screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2016 56,805 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 56,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,411 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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LG12 YXM 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 LG12 YXM, 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 LG12 YXM registered?

LG12 YXM is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2012.

Is LG12 YXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 YXM 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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