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YE12 XAC

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,520 mi
Last recorded109,520 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 109,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2025 96,976 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2024 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 74,703 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 71,313 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 71,313 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 b stone rft (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 63,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2021 63,209 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 52,848 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 46,364 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 29,816 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 25,622 miles

Front wipers slight smearing

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 XAC is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

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

Is YE12 XAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 XAC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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