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NFZ 9522

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,043 mi
Last recorded154,043 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFZ 9522
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 154,043 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn, Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn, Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2026 154,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn, Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edge worn, Replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 140,365 miles

Brake warning light illuminated on dash "presumably due to the worn rear pads"

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc significantly worn, corroded, degraded, and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Steel extension to flexi pipe significantly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc significantly worn, corroded, degraded, and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Steel extension to flexi pipe significantly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear approaching legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray saturated in oily residue, which would appear to be indicative of a significant fluid leak

Fail 7 Jul 2025 140,364 miles

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

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

Brake warning light illuminated on dash "presumably due to the worn rear pads"

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc significantly worn, corroded, degraded, and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Steel extension to flexi pipe significantly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc significantly worn, corroded, degraded, and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Steel extension to flexi pipe significantly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wear approaching legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray saturated in oily residue, which would appear to be indicative of a significant fluid leak

Pass 12 Jul 2024 124,087 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2024 123,556 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2023 107,416 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Jun 2023 107,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2022 90,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe swollen under coating

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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NFZ 9522 is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NFZ 9522, 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 NFZ 9522 registered?

NFZ 9522 is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2010.

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