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RE12 KKG

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

182,445 mi
Last recorded182,445 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 KKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 182,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 174,784 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 168,049 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 158,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 148,820 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 137,387 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 137,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 122,325 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

body damage

Pass 1 May 2018 108,751 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,485 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Front number plate in poor condition.

N/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge and small cuts recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 14 May 2015 55,682 miles

bolt in offside rear tyre suggest attention

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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RE12 KKG 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 91.7%.

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 RE12 KKG, 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 RE12 KKG registered?

RE12 KKG is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is RE12 KKG safe to buy?

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