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LO12 ADZ

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,211 mi
Last recorded138,211 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 ADZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 138,211 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 138,202 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,401 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 135,401 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 128,274 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 121,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 116,731 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 106,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,733 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 93,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 51,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LO12 ADZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LO12 ADZ, 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 LO12 ADZ registered?

LO12 ADZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is LO12 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 ADZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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