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LO61 TCZ

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO61 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 155,384 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 149,898 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,046 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed off edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 128,339 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,324 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,948 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 92,207 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 83,774 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 73,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LO61 TCZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LO61 TCZ, 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 LO61 TCZ registered?

LO61 TCZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is LO61 TCZ safe to buy?

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