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H12 NLR

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

242,809 mi
Last recorded242,809 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 NLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 242,809 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 228,717 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 217,705 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 209,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2022 200,747 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2021 194,899 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Jan 2020 187,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 169,178 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2018 149,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 133,460 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 126,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,732 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 97,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 81,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 81,323 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,314 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,814 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 54,652 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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H12 NLR is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 H12 NLR, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H12 NLR registered?

H12 NLR is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is H12 NLR safe to buy?

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