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YF12 HZB

2012 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

173,348 mi
Last recorded173,348 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 173,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 173,348 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 173,184 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 146,241 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 146,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 112,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,997 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,568 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 90,038 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 83,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,867 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 63,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 51,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 40,768 miles

Emissions are too clean to register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF12 HZB is a 2012 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YF12 HZB, 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 YF12 HZB registered?

YF12 HZB is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 HZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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