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YE12 OFJ

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,116 mi
Last recorded56,116 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 56,116 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 56,116 miles

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 54,814 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 52,870 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 52,869 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,187 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 51,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 50,151 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 49,321 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 49,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Low tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Jun 2019 46,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 43,584 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,881 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 29,425 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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YE12 OFJ 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 73.3%.

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 YE12 OFJ, 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 YE12 OFJ registered?

YE12 OFJ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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