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A10 RTL

2007 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,485 mi
Last recorded103,485 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 525103,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 RTL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 103,485 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 94,559 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,559 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,076 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,076 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 74,959 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 71,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 64,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 56,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,954 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 42,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres inner tread edges wearing un-evenly and low

small cut in the front nearside tyre outer shoulder

Fail 1 May 2014 42,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres inner tread edges wearing un-evenly and low

small cut in the front nearside tyre outer shoulder

Pass 2 May 2013 35,427 miles

Advise front nearside tyre inner and outer tread edge areas feathering and rear nearside and offside tyres inner tyre tread edges feathering low,

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 29,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,032 miles

ADVISE , A CUT IN THE TREAD AREA OF THE REAR NEARSIDE TYRE , NOT DEEP AND NOT TOO THE INNER CORD

ADVISE REAR NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY SCORED ON THE OUTER FACE OF THE DISC

ADVISE, REAR OFFSIDE BRAKE DISC OUTER FACE SLIGHTLY PITTED ON THE FACE

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2010 15,746 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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A10 RTL is a 2007 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 103,362 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 A10 RTL, 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 19 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A10 RTL registered?

A10 RTL is a 2007 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is A10 RTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 RTL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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