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YD12 UEB

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,398 mi
Last recorded83,398 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UEB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 83,398 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 76,321 miles

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Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to be on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large stone in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 76,239 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks to be on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords large stone in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 57,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 45,558 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,069 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 43,229 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 41,628 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 38,887 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2018 34,754 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2018 34,754 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 30,471 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 30,471 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 26,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,440 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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YD12 UEB is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YD12 UEB, 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 YD12 UEB registered?

YD12 UEB is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is YD12 UEB safe to buy?

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