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BN62 NTD

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 NTD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 127,344 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 118,455 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 109,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,854 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 92,762 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 92,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 90,826 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 76,771 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 70,392 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

washer pipe leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2016 60,610 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 53,830 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

signs of perishing to n/s/r tyre in tread

Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,017 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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BN62 NTD is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN62 NTD, 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 BN62 NTD registered?

BN62 NTD is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is BN62 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 NTD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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