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T31 MAE

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,642 mi
Last recorded143,642 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 MAE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 143,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 133,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 123,500 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 123,500 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2022 114,541 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 114,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 105,201 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,118 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2019 81,225 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,278 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 60,282 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 60,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,580 miles

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 13 May 2015 49,484 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)

front wipers starting to smear

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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T31 MAE 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 T31 MAE, 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 T31 MAE registered?

T31 MAE is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is T31 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 MAE 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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