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YE12 WMZ

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,415 mi
Last recorded196,415 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 196,415 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 188,527 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 180,777 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 180,778 miles

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 148,663 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,533 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 113,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,194 miles

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 88,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 64,619 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 64,619 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 WMZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

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

Is YE12 WMZ safe to buy?

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