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NN12 WAN

2012 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,824 mi
Last recorded115,824 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNN12 WAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 115,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 109,907 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 104,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 104,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 100,255 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,868 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm with limit being 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 94,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn to 3mm with limit being 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 89,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 82,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,642 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,284 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 60,154 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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NN12 WAN is a 2012 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NN12 WAN, 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.

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What year was NN12 WAN registered?

NN12 WAN is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is NN12 WAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NN12 WAN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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