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A7 FBJ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

177,100 mi
Last recorded177,100 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 177,100 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 167,221 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

Fail 25 Oct 2024 166,584 miles

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

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 154,065 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 135,003 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 135,003 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 117,858 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover/under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2019 98,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine pans

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,764 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Front Tyre starting to get low on tread

Fail 5 Jan 2019 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Front Tyre starting to get low on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge close to exposing cords

Pass 28 Dec 2017 81,244 miles

Nearside Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,316 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

exhaust emission trigger point not met

offside front tyre worn

rear tyres worn

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,542 miles

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

child seat fitted on n/s/r seat

o/s/f tyre wearing low

trigger point not met

Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 34,799 miles

advise smoke test clean

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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A7 FBJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A7 FBJ, 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 A7 FBJ registered?

A7 FBJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2010.

Is A7 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 FBJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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