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YB61 HJD

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

156,924 mi
Last recorded156,924 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 HJD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 156,924 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 156,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 141,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 128,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 110,994 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 4 Oct 2022 110,993 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 8 Jul 2021 99,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 81,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 80,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,796 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 18 Mar 2019 73,170 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,170 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,087 miles

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

Fail 15 Mar 2018 67,087 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre cut outer wall

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,431 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 52,795 miles

engine covers , under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2015 45,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small scuff on n/s/r bumper

Fail 19 Mar 2015 45,621 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small scuff on n/s/r bumper

Pass 31 Mar 2014 37,869 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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YB61 HJD is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YB61 HJD, 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 YB61 HJD registered?

YB61 HJD is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 14 February 2012.

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