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RO12 BVV

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,982 mi
Last recorded162,982 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 BVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 162,982 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 162,962 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 154,317 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 worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2020 148,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 134,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 116,495 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 116,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 97,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 77,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn to 0mm

Fail 8 Jan 2016 77,265 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn to 0mm

Pass 9 Jan 2015 62,593 miles

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

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

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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RO12 BVV is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RO12 BVV, 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 RO12 BVV registered?

RO12 BVV is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is RO12 BVV safe to buy?

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