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WJ12 HXH

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,141 mi
Last recorded144,141 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 HXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 144,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders very worn and likely to expose cords at any time. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders very worn and likely to expose cords at any time. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 144,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders very worn and likely to expose cords at any time. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern slightly distorted.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both shoulders very worn and likely to expose cords at any time. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively STRONG ADVISE. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 137,601 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 135,018 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 130,901 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 125,133 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff bushes splitting ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 117,246 miles

Rear Rear diff bushes splitting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Mar 2021 117,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear diff bushes splitting

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 112,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam wire removed from drivers view ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 112,430 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam wire removed from drivers view ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff mounting bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,483 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,380 miles

both rear tyres worn low

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,417 miles

chip to screen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,617 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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WJ12 HXH is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WJ12 HXH, 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 WJ12 HXH registered?

WJ12 HXH is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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