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YE12 XAV

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,029 mi
Last recorded220,029 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 220,029 miles

Exhaust flexi poor condition.

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 205,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 205,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 192,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 165,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 149,440 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 118,920 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 106,924 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,166 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,405 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,419 miles

tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,419 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick NEARSIDE FRONT INNER (3.5.1g)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 23 May 2015 44,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XAV is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAV, 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 XAV registered?

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

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