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YH62 GFY

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 GFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 103,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 102,687 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 101,495 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 100,320 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 99,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 98,365 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 85,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,040 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 49,123 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,985 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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YH62 GFY is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH62 GFY, 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 YH62 GFY registered?

YH62 GFY is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is YH62 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH62 GFY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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