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YC12 AOO

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,704 mi
Last recorded132,704 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 AOO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 132,704 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 5 Feb 2025 114,411 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 114,411 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 101,564 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 31 Jan 2023 89,914 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 75,548 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 21 Jan 2021 61,613 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 32,002 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 29,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 27,390 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,268 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 16,186 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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YC12 AOO 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 92.3%.

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 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 YC12 AOO, 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 YC12 AOO registered?

YC12 AOO is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YC12 AOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 AOO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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