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W55 LAD

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,489 mi
Last recorded132,489 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 LAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

exhaust - manifold / turbo area leak.

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

under trays fitted.

Fail 6 Nov 2024 132,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster inside car not working (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low headlamp adjuster inside car not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2024 132,481 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust gasses coming back threw induction and don't want to damage engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Full of condensation inside so no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Full of condensation inside so no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre structure has actually broken down so much that the carcass is exposed and clearly damaged DO NOT USE THE CAR ON THE ROAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No visible tread on outer edge and tyre is very perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive serious oil leak but not enough to fail test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 115,446 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 115,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,789 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 73,897 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 59,041 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,557 miles

Offside Front Very slight play (lift) in lower suspension ball joint

Pass 16 Jul 2016 37,560 miles

off side rear tyre , showing a nail in centre tyre tread / seek replacement tyre asap .

rear brake pads worn very low, to be repladed asap.

Pass 19 Nov 2015 32,704 miles

brake linings to be checked all round.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,479 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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W55 LAD 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 71.4%.

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 W55 LAD, 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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W55 LAD is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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