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HV12 UHL

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,890 mi
Last recorded168,890 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 UHL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 168,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 13 Dec 2024 160,266 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 160,266 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 153,281 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 144,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 134,445 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 122,653 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,634 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 104,011 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,008 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 91,865 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 91,865 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 71,724 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 71,724 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 UHL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HV12 UHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV12 UHL registered?

HV12 UHL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is HV12 UHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV12 UHL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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