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RO12 YTS

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,406 mi
Last recorded122,406 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 YTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 122,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 112,121 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 112,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,613 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside/offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2023 109,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside inner disc faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing bad inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

nearside/offside rear suspension bump stops deteriorated

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 88,384 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops are in very poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 88,384 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear suspension bump stops are in very poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,558 miles

Both suspension bump stops are in poor condition

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which may obscure some components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm - Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm - Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,450 miles

Emissions are too clean to test

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

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

Unable to test x2 rear seats and belts due to vehicle being loaded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 47,687 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,424 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YTS 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 RO12 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

RO12 YTS is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is RO12 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 YTS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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