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EY12 ZHC

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

150,855 mi
Last recorded150,855 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY12 ZHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 150,855 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 148,040 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 144,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 122,092 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 122,038 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 109,471 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 109,332 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 68,323 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,659 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 45,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,085 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,197 miles

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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EY12 ZHC is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY12 ZHC, 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 EY12 ZHC registered?

EY12 ZHC is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is EY12 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY12 ZHC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY12 ZHC have outstanding finance?

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