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Y20 AKP

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,703 mi
Last recorded99,703 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 AKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 99,703 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,660 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 57,466 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner front pads getting low (difficult to see clearly) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 57,466 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear pads below min (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner front pads getting low (difficult to see clearly) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack at lower edge of front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 28,934 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 12,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 11,487 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 11,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 9,978 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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Y20 AKP is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 Y20 AKP, 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 Y20 AKP registered?

Y20 AKP is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is Y20 AKP safe to buy?

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