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2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 118,648 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 98,803 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 81,555 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 81,544 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 75,038 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 73,224 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 64,502 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 64,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 36,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2015 28,262 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YG12 SUV is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG12 SUV, 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 YG12 SUV registered?

YG12 SUV is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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