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HG12 FXL

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,734 mi
Last recorded178,734 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 FXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 178,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 178,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 168,429 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 168,363 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 158,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 146,095 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 129,923 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 115,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 106,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,068 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 79,121 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,535 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,351 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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HG12 FXL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG12 FXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG12 FXL registered?

HG12 FXL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is HG12 FXL safe to buy?

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