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HN12 ZVM

2012 BMW 525

Silver Electric 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,787 mi
Last recorded82,787 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN12 ZVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,787 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 71,852 miles

Both front wipers smear screen

Engine covers fitted restricting view of engine area

Fail 3 Jun 2016 71,852 miles

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

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

Both front wipers smear screen

Engine covers fitted restricting view of engine area

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Fail 3 Jul 2015 54,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads appear to be getting low

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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HN12 ZVM is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HN12 ZVM, 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 HN12 ZVM registered?

HN12 ZVM is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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The MOT history for HN12 ZVM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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