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LT12 YVO

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,683 mi
Last recorded123,683 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 YVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 123,683 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jun 2023 123,675 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

windscreen chipped

Pass 12 May 2022 111,903 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 103,945 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 12 May 2020 96,859 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 90,226 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 74,483 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,843 miles

Child seat fitted.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate deteriorated slightly

front tyres worn outer edge

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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LT12 YVO is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LT12 YVO, 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 LT12 YVO registered?

LT12 YVO is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is LT12 YVO safe to buy?

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