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NJ12 NJU

2012 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,365 mi
Last recorded161,365 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 NJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 161,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 137,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 120,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,593 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 109,593 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 101,627 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 101,627 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 97,790 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,489 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 77,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 68,581 miles

under trays restrict view to some components

Pass 7 Sep 2016 58,052 miles

under trays restrict view to some components

Pass 24 Feb 2015 42,278 miles

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

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

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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NJ12 NJU is a 2012 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NJ12 NJU, 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 NJ12 NJU registered?

NJ12 NJU is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is NJ12 NJU safe to buy?

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