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LR12 EBD

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 EBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 84,217 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 74,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,731 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 73,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 59,086 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 46,427 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 43,867 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 39,927 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 3 Feb 2016 34,676 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,719 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 23,719 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LR12 EBD is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LR12 EBD, 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 LR12 EBD registered?

LR12 EBD is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is LR12 EBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 EBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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