MOT Status
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140,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads low - front pads close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nail in tyre n/s/r and o/s/r ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads low - front pads close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nail in tyre n/s/r and o/s/r ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges on or close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges on or close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall damaged and holed exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides outer edges on or close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges on or close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pads not seen
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Not seen fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Inner Brake pads not seen
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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LO12 AEW is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 AEW, 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 LO12 AEW registered?
LO12 AEW is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 2012.
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