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YS62 LBE

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,817 mi
Last recorded125,817 miles
Recorded on26 May 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS62 LBE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2019 125,817 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 109,990 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 109,990 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 69,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 20,201 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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YS62 LBE is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YS62 LBE, 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 YS62 LBE registered?

YS62 LBE is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is YS62 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS62 LBE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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