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SW12 PKN

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,597 mi
Last recorded78,597 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 PKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2021 78,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 75,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,538 miles

Low Emitter no smoke readings

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

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

Both o/s tyres are worn on inside edge very badly

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,864 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,762 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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SW12 PKN is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SW12 PKN, 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 SW12 PKN registered?

SW12 PKN is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SW12 PKN safe to buy?

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