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OY12 ZLK

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,278 mi
Last recorded159,278 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 159,278 miles

Nearside Condensation in headlamp

Pass 5 Sep 2024 154,100 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 150,803 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 139,575 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 24 Dec 2021 128,780 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,710 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,414 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 90,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,901 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 70,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge worn

Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,759 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2015 46,208 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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OY12 ZLK is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey 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 OY12 ZLK, 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 OY12 ZLK registered?

OY12 ZLK is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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