2012 BMW 525 2.0L Diesel · T31 MAE
2012 BMW 525 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 143,642 miles. MOT valid until 07 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,642 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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T31 MAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 143,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T31 MAE 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 (T31 MAE) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
T31 MAE Mileage History
- 08/12/2022114,541 mi
- 18/11/2023123,500 mi+8,959 mi
- 20/11/2023123,500 mi
- 26/11/2024133,300 mi+9,800 mi
- 02/12/2025143,642 mi+10,342 mi
Average of roughly 9,751 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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