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YB12 UVZ

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

147,346 mi
Last recorded147,346 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 147,346 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 126,053 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 119,599 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 113,485 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 107,259 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 107,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 103,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 93,838 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 93,837 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 86,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 77,339 miles

front inner brake pads are starting to get low.

under trays and engine bay covers fitted.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 77,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front inner brake pads are starting to get low.

under trays and engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 25 Mar 2016 67,216 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB12 UVZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB12 UVZ, 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 YB12 UVZ registered?

YB12 UVZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is YB12 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 UVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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