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VK62 LWX

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,666 mi
Last recorded140,666 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 LWX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 140,666 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 130,084 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 130,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords EDGE TYRE IS 275/35/R19 100Y ALENTI (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 118,920 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 118,843 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,007 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 85,826 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,901 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,979 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,742 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 47,627 miles

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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VK62 LWX is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK62 LWX, 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 VK62 LWX registered?

VK62 LWX is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 10 October 2012.

Is VK62 LWX safe to buy?

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