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AD60 XHF

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

239,428 mi
Last recorded239,428 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD60 XHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 239,428 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 229,117 miles

Under Trays Fitted

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Offside And Nearside (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Front Lower Outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 221,131 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 220,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 208,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 208,355 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 195,813 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine trays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 195,812 miles

Brake performance not tested due to inspection will be dangerous to engine oil level below min (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine trays fitted not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 185,729 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

buckle n/s/f

vertical aim control fault

Pass 24 Feb 2020 178,415 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 178,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 164,116 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 164,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall / worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 147,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 8 Feb 2018 147,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Feb 2017 131,006 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 130,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,785 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 92,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 75,476 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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AD60 XHF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD60 XHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD60 XHF registered?

AD60 XHF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is AD60 XHF safe to buy?

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