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N5 NEK

2018 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

166,437 mi
Last recorded166,437 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 NEK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 166,437 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 166,437 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2026 63,456 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 63,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 162,761 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2024 162,761 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 45,723 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 153,654 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 153,654 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 28,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 149,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 21,398 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 19,340 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 146,367 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 16,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 143,021 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 140,049 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 134,179 miles

emission is clean to test

Pass 17 Jul 2017 128,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 118,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 110,374 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 105,117 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,523 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 92,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 83,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,713 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,467 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 73,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 48,219 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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N5 NEK is a 2018 BMW 525 in Blue with a 3,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 N5 NEK, 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 8 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N5 NEK is a 2018 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2018.

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