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RE12 HXL

2012 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,631 mi
Last recorded128,631 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 HXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 128,631 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,844 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 116,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 105,819 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,317 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 81,722 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 73,566 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 67,813 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,603 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 36,227 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 36,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 22,199 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE12 HXL is a 2012 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RE12 HXL, 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 RE12 HXL registered?

RE12 HXL is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is RE12 HXL safe to buy?

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