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YR12 NVD

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,795 mi
Last recorded137,795 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 NVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 137,795 miles

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 137,795 miles

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 128,056 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 128,055 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,724 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 104,714 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 90,130 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 86,204 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,229 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 78,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 72,399 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 64,722 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 64,722 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 51,146 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,331 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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YR12 NVD 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 73.3%.

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 YR12 NVD, 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 YR12 NVD registered?

YR12 NVD is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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