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MT61 CRF

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,190 mi
Last recorded144,190 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 CRF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 144,190 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 136,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 126,391 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 126,383 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 117,098 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 92,548 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 88,035 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 88,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 85,434 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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MT61 CRF is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MT61 CRF, 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 MT61 CRF registered?

MT61 CRF is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is MT61 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT61 CRF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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