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AD59 VVR

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,373 mi
Last recorded153,373 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 VVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 153,373 miles

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

Rear Diff leaking

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , getting low and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2024 137,156 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2023 128,833 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,823 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 128,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 128,781 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 126,938 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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 7 Feb 2020 121,770 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Fail 3 Feb 2020 121,643 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obscuring many testable items

Pass 24 Jan 2019 113,225 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 104,689 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 104,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 94,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 94,601 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 86,100 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 80,549 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,549 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 119,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2014 119,200 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2013 62,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side front tyre wearing on edges

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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AD59 VVR is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD59 VVR, 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 AD59 VVR registered?

AD59 VVR is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 2 February 2010.

Is AD59 VVR safe to buy?

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