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ML12 VEA

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,425 mi
Last recorded95,425 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 VEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 95,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 79,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 79,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 78,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4 mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 76,991 miles

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2021 72,354 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 72,353 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,596 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 67,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,596 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 64,051 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 64,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,306 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 55,306 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 47,478 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 39,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre tread bald

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

Offside Rear inner edge of tyre tread low

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

Pass 27 May 2015 30,634 miles

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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ML12 VEA is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML12 VEA, 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 ML12 VEA registered?

ML12 VEA is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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