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T18 GNY

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,379 mi
Last recorded125,379 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 GNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 125,379 miles

engine cover

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Jun 2026 125,379 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

engine cover

under trays not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 25 Jun 2025 122,030 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 112,093 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2022 102,439 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 90,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output MOISTURE ON LENS INSIDE BUT NOT EFFECTING BEAM PATTERN (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted slight dent in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 736,980 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 65,238 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,042 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 54,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,968 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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T18 GNY is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T18 GNY, 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 T18 GNY registered?

T18 GNY is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is T18 GNY safe to buy?

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