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S321 ESY

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS321 ESY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 136,288 miles

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

Rear Both wheels cracked

Pass 6 Nov 2024 134,740 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 120,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,722 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 94,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 81,189 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 73,029 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 89,884 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,739 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,065 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 27,458 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 27,452 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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S321 ESY is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S321 ESY, 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 S321 ESY registered?

S321 ESY is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is S321 ESY safe to buy?

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