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LM62 HSN

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,290 mi
Last recorded138,290 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM62 HSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 138,290 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 118,888 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 103,685 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 103,685 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 86,169 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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LM62 HSN is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM62 HSN, 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 LM62 HSN registered?

LM62 HSN is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is LM62 HSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM62 HSN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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