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NV62 LXC

2012 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52588,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV62 LXC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 164,703 miles

Front poor headlamp beam pattern

Pass 4 Jan 2025 150,665 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes perishing nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cloudy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 4 Jan 2025 150,664 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms inner bushes perishing nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp cloudy

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 15 Dec 2023 136,366 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2023 136,343 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 116,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive REQ INVESTIGATING (UNDER FLOOR COVERED IN OIL) REAR MAIN OIL SEAL ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure MAIN FRONT ENGINE GEARBOX UNDER TRAY MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive REQ INVESTIGATING (UNDER FLOOR COVERED IN OIL) REAR MAIN OIL SEAL ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure MAIN FRONT ENGINE GEARBOX UNDER TRAY MISSING (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 115,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 109,176 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,213 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 69,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 56,651 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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NV62 LXC is a 2012 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NV62 LXC, 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 NV62 LXC registered?

NV62 LXC is a 2012 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2012.

Is NV62 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV62 LXC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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