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V87 MCK

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,586 mi
Last recorded88,586 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 MCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 88,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 79,308 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 72,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 64,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 64,562 miles

Road wheel fractured nearside rear x3 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 58,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 55,521 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 55,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 47,962 miles

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

unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2018 40,466 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 25,693 miles

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

nearside front tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2015 17,921 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 17,921 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 17,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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V87 MCK is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V87 MCK, 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 V87 MCK registered?

V87 MCK is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is V87 MCK safe to buy?

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