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LM61 UMY

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,912 mi
Last recorded121,912 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM61 UMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 121,912 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 119,890 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 119,890 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 117,594 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 12 Apr 2023 115,778 miles

Trays covering the under body

Pass 13 Apr 2022 113,253 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 113,253 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 109,799 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 109,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 100,882 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,056 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted,obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,361 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

undertray,floor and sill covers fitted,obscuring testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2017 70,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 46,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 29,858 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 29,858 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 27,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 27,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LM61 UMY is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM61 UMY, 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 LM61 UMY registered?

LM61 UMY is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is LM61 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM61 UMY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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