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158,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under trays fitted.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front brake pads low 3 to 4mm
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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RE12 VBZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RE12 VBZ, 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 RE12 VBZ registered?
RE12 VBZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2012.
Is RE12 VBZ safe to buy?
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