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WJ62 VSC

2012 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VSC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WJ62 VSC is a 2012 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 WJ62 VSC, 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 WJ62 VSC registered?

WJ62 VSC is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is WJ62 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 VSC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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