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HK12 EFM

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,148 mi
Last recorded138,148 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 EFM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 138,148 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 131,668 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 131,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt shock arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 126,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 120,040 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 113,796 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 105,595 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 94,735 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 81,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 68,849 miles

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edges

front wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 27 Jun 2017 68,849 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edges

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on edge

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 52,892 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 52,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,514 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 38,277 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HK12 EFM is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HK12 EFM, 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 HK12 EFM registered?

HK12 EFM is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is HK12 EFM safe to buy?

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