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SM12 BFL

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,523 mi
Last recorded133,523 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 133,523 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 133,523 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 118,437 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 101,224 miles

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge still presenting 4.00mm thread otherwise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 91,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,817 miles

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Fail 12 Aug 2021 82,816 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers

Pass 30 Jul 2020 75,312 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,210 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 69,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 62,869 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 54,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2016 47,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 42,217 miles

Offside Rear 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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SM12 BFL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey 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 SM12 BFL, 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 SM12 BFL registered?

SM12 BFL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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