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Y600 BUR

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,322 mi
Last recorded132,322 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY600 BUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 132,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 121,614 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 112,753 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 112,083 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected airbag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 109,259 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 104,875 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 96,560 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 96,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 96,072 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 95,516 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 89,634 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 89,620 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 80,574 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,983 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,052 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y600 BUR is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y600 BUR, 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 Y600 BUR registered?

Y600 BUR is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is Y600 BUR safe to buy?

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