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HK12 HCL

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 HCL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 107,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,917 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 102,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 49,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 94,484 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 80,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,836 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,670 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing low on the edges.

stone cuts tyre treads.

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 HCL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 HK12 HCL, 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 HCL registered?

HK12 HCL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is HK12 HCL safe to buy?

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