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A12 NHF

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,395 mi
Last recorded130,395 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 130,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 149,145 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 126,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 126,627 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 140,462 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 122,778 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 135,087 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 118,113 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 124,773 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 118,032 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 117,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,435 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,671 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,732 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 101,715 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S/R TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/R TO CENTRE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm INNER & OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm INNER & OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 99,796 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 89,666 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 91,157 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 91,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,289 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 85,072 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 60,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,787 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,219 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 71,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,158 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 63,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 48,184 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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A12 NHF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 88,176 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 A12 NHF, 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 16 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 NHF?

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What year was A12 NHF registered?

A12 NHF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is A12 NHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 NHF shows 32 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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