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NU12 YCB

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,158 mi
Last recorded94,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 YCB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 94,158 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 89,481 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 76,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 72,598 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 67,996 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 61,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,188 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,399 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,230 miles

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

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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NU12 YCB is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 NU12 YCB, 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 NU12 YCB registered?

NU12 YCB is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is NU12 YCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 YCB shows 12 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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