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PO62 HNZ

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,515 mi
Last recorded154,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO62 HNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 154,515 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jan 2026 154,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jan 2025 140,014 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 139,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2024 127,072 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 115,065 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside no image (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements cannot be read (dirty) (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,188 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2021 98,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 98,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 89,384 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 89,063 miles

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

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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PO62 HNZ is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PO62 HNZ, 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 PO62 HNZ registered?

PO62 HNZ is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2012.

Is PO62 HNZ safe to buy?

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