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YT12 OUM

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,181 mi
Last recorded116,181 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OUM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 116,181 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack and stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brakepad warning wire has been disconnected

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Aug 2025 116,181 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor crack and stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brakepad warning wire has been disconnected

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2024 112,430 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators/slightly cracking on inner sidewall and under inflated(275-35-19) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres are cracking in treads(245-40-19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jun 2024 112,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested headlight not fitted (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing unable to inspect or check any lights on nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching the wear indicators/slightly cracking on inner sidewall and under inflated(275-35-19) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front tyres are cracking in treads(245-40-19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jun 2023 107,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jun 2023 107,054 miles

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

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))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush into suspension arm is perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush into suspension arm is perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2022 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Not Allowing full inspection

Fail 24 May 2022 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted Not Allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2021 98,906 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 94,279 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))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 94,279 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2019 91,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 81,522 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 51,311 miles

engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2015 29,835 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YT12 OUM is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT12 OUM, 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 YT12 OUM registered?

YT12 OUM is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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