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YE12 VWA

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,913 mi
Last recorded110,913 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2020 110,913 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 98,188 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,157 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 72,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 56,295 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VWA is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YE12 VWA, 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 VWA registered?

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

Is YE12 VWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VWA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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