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WU62 OTH

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,403 mi
Last recorded174,403 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU62 OTH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 174,403 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 174,071 miles

Coil spring corroded front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 174,071 miles

Coil spring corroded front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 173,267 miles

front brake discs wearing thin-

Fail 12 Feb 2021 172,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ALL FOUR WHEEL DAMAGED

Front brake discs worn and pads look low

Pass 30 Jan 2020 148,453 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 148,453 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight play to both sides inner rack joints advise replacement

nearside front tyre side wall scrubbed

Pass 23 Jan 2019 114,020 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 47,202 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 47,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases excessive exhaust gases coming from manifold/turbo (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,549 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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WU62 OTH is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WU62 OTH, 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 WU62 OTH registered?

WU62 OTH is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is WU62 OTH safe to buy?

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