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OE12 LLC

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE12 LLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 160,453 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 160,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 149,375 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,174 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 117,871 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 117,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/18/ Deep cut & very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut & very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) lamp on

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,599 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 17 Sep 2019 105,854 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))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,972 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 98,969 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower main arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured Bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,730 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside front tyre very low on tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 47,143 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2014 34,443 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 34,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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OE12 LLC is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OE12 LLC, 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 OE12 LLC registered?

OE12 LLC is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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