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B13 NSY

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,949 mi
Last recorded163,949 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 NSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 163,949 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 163,489 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2024 163,484 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 161,406 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 160,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 158,750 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 155,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 150,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 150,325 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 137,004 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,790 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 127,774 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 111,409 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre.

engine/ underside covers fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 89,885 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)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 89,313 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 69,264 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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B13 NSY is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B13 NSY, 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.

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What year was B13 NSY registered?

B13 NSY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2010.

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