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YP12 GXL

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

155,100 mi
Last recorded155,100 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 155,100 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 151,198 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2023 148,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 131,341 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 131,339 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 197,982 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 175,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 102,373 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 102,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,768 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 67,997 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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YP12 GXL 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 YP12 GXL, 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 YP12 GXL registered?

YP12 GXL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is YP12 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 GXL 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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