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HV12 KHU

2012 BMW 525

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,769 mi
Last recorded159,769 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 159,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 156,587 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 156,575 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 153,024 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,854 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2019 137,121 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,520 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 117,468 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,431 miles

Emissions not detected

Pass 6 Feb 2015 96,832 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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HV12 KHU is a 2012 BMW 525 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HV12 KHU, 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 HV12 KHU registered?

HV12 KHU is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is HV12 KHU safe to buy?

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