2012 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · RE12 VBZ
2012 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 May 2012. Recorded mileage 158,944 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,944 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.
RE12 VBZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 158,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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RE12 VBZ Mileage History
- 20/01/2024143,697 mi
- 27/01/2024144,079 mi+382 mi
- 27/01/2024144,079 mi
- 25/01/2025152,057 mi+7,978 mi
- 23/01/2026158,944 mi+6,887 mi
Average of roughly 7,585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RE12 VBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 BMW 525 (RE12 VBZ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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