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YC12 TNL

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,551 mi
Last recorded118,551 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 118,551 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower suspension arm has a play but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,346 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 99,123 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 90,449 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 90,447 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,504 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2020 73,425 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,424 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 64,373 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,356 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 44,234 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 35,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 34,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,515 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 TNL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YC12 TNL, 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 YC12 TNL registered?

YC12 TNL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is YC12 TNL safe to buy?

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