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MU54 ATF

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,332 mi
Last recorded135,332 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU54 ATF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 135,332 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 127,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,180 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s/f & o/s/f rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,357 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,724 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jun 2020 95,613 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,017 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,564 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 57,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 46,215 miles

no emissions/no print out possible

Pass 22 Dec 2015 34,136 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 26,236 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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MU54 ATF is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MU54 ATF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU54 ATF registered?

MU54 ATF is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 2012.

Is MU54 ATF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU54 ATF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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