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LN12 WJJ

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,290 mi
Last recorded138,290 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN12 WJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 134,279 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 129,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 126,251 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 123,710 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 123,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 100,968 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 92,586 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 19 Mar 2019 75,035 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,538 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,200 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 29 Feb 2016 56,968 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 51,734 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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LN12 WJJ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LN12 WJJ, 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 LN12 WJJ registered?

LN12 WJJ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is LN12 WJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN12 WJJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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