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YX12 WTZ

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

219,699 mi
Last recorded219,699 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 WTZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 219,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 208,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 196,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Nearside front tyre castellated

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

Offside front tyre castellated

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Oct 2021 184,597 miles

Brake pads worn warning light on dash. Pads visually ok.

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 179,722 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 179,663 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Oct 2020 179,244 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Apr 2019 150,975 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 122,057 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 92,025 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front tyres bald outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,401 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,733 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,728 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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YX12 WTZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YX12 WTZ, 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 YX12 WTZ registered?

YX12 WTZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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The MOT history for YX12 WTZ 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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