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HIG 810

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests39 (30 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,734 mi
Last recorded179,734 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 810
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

30 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 179,734 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre within 1mm of legal limit at lowest measurable point. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Visible oil leak from under engine and gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 199,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 170,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 196,200 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 196,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 149,611 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 187,971 miles

Front Tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 187,965 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 135,391 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 173,527 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 121,784 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 167,186 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,453 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 166,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 164,173 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 102,656 miles

Front on a zone has 2 chip stone

Pass 12 Apr 2018 85,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre bald inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,119 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter and bump stop deteriorated, piston exposed

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 151,110 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears all the way (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber gaiter and bump stop deteriorated, piston exposed

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 138,575 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 138,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 138,537 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both flexible sections (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 52,011 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 126,739 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,637 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 107,473 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 107,473 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 95,294 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 95,294 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,761 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,387 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os/nsf tyres wearing in middle of tread

Pass 2 Mar 2010 80,682 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,279 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2009 68,279 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,905 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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HIG 810 is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 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 HIG 810, 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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HIG 810 is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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