2012 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · C22 DJX
2012 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 196,791 miles. MOT expired on 09 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,791 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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C22 DJX Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2024
- 196,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C22 DJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 525 (C22 DJX) between August 2015 and November 2024.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Steering (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
C22 DJX Mileage History
- 04/08/201590,927 mi
- 04/08/201590,927 mi
- 11/05/2017116,627 mi+25,700 mi
- 09/05/2018128,312 mi+11,685 mi
- 15/05/2018128,583 mi+271 mi
- 08/05/2019141,319 mi+12,736 mi
- 08/05/2019141,319 mi
- 19/05/2020153,649 mi+12,330 mi
- 26/05/2020153,758 mi+109 mi
- 23/08/2021165,508 mi+11,750 mi
- 25/08/2021165,506 mi-2 mi
- 07/09/2022173,952 mi+8,446 mi
- 28/07/2023174,561 mi+609 mi
- 09/11/2024196,791 mi+22,230 mi
- 10/11/2024196,791 mi
Average of roughly 11,419 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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