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YJ12 BXK

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,831 mi
Last recorded119,831 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 BXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,831 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 104,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 86,391 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 66,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 44,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 36,226 miles

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

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 13 May 2019 28,468 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 22,063 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 13,999 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 7,441 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 1,377 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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YJ12 BXK is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ12 BXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ12 BXK registered?

YJ12 BXK is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is YJ12 BXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 BXK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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