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LJV 1N

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,146 mi
Last recorded144,146 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJV 1N
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 144,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 144,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 134,411 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,640 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 127,639 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 122,442 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 110,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 104,885 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 104,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm of front suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,875 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 96,920 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,892 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,684 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,678 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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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LJV 1N is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LJV 1N, 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 LJV 1N registered?

LJV 1N is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 6 April 2012.

Is LJV 1N safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJV 1N shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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