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PE12 DHV

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,657 mi
Last recorded210,657 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 DHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 210,657 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output offside+nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 187,694 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 172,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 172,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 149,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 124,288 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 85,609 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 130,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,828 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,801 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,438 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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PE12 DHV is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE12 DHV, 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 PE12 DHV registered?

PE12 DHV is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is PE12 DHV safe to buy?

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