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AO62 LHJ

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,134 mi
Last recorded118,134 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 LHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,134 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 112,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished but no play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 112,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.56 actual 0.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working pump working no water (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced suspect condensation on projector lens (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished but no play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 106,057 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 106,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 102,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside front and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,482 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 96,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,134 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,282 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 81,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 67,866 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 61,911 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AO62 LHJ 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 68.8%.

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 AO62 LHJ, 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 AO62 LHJ registered?

AO62 LHJ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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