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R800 ATS

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,927 mi
Last recorded141,927 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 ATS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 141,927 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 141,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 139,139 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 135,237 miles

coolant leak

Pass 22 Jul 2022 131,855 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 131,798 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 127,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 120,441 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 120,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 108,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 91,767 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,832 miles

Front Both tyres worn around outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 54,839 miles

Child seat fitted N/S/R. unable to fully inspect seat belt

Full under trays fitted obscuring underside of vehicle

Nail in O/S/R tyre on inner shoulder

Pass 19 May 2015 38,698 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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R800 ATS is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R800 ATS, 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 R800 ATS registered?

R800 ATS is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is R800 ATS safe to buy?

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