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VE12 EUL

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,927 mi
Last recorded171,927 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 EUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 171,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & edges low (5.2.3 (e))

offside jacking point blocks missing

Fail 30 Dec 2020 171,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working gauze in pump blocked (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm & edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & edges low (5.2.3 (e))

offside jacking point blocks missing

Pass 12 Jul 2019 152,247 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushs' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 152,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0026 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0018 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255517 97Y BRDGESTNE RSC (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bushs' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 135,511 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,319 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,626 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 103,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,601 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE12 EUL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE12 EUL, 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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VE12 EUL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2012.

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