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PE12 VYL

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,291 mi
Last recorded69,291 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 69,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2026 68,630 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 66,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 64,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe cover blistering

Pass 7 Feb 2023 61,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 58,601 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 57,092 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 57,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,203 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 50,918 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,056 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 39,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 32,216 miles

Front wipers starting too smear

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,287 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 21,197 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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PE12 VYL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE12 VYL, 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 PE12 VYL registered?

PE12 VYL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is PE12 VYL safe to buy?

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