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YE12 XNF

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

176,947 mi
Last recorded176,947 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 XNF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 176,947 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 164,783 miles

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 29 Aug 2023 162,716 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 150,548 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 150,548 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both front headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 137,946 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 137,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2020 128,069 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 121,406 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 115,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,491 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,040 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,914 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 XNF is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue 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 XNF, 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 XNF registered?

YE12 XNF is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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