MOT Status
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133,523 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to covers
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
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SM12 BFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM12 BFL 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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