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AF60 PLN

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

187,169 mi
Last recorded187,169 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 PLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 187,169 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 179,016 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 170,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth remaining, worn on edge (outer) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning headlamp lens 'wrap around' (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 263,024 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 262,784 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack above 40mm in the swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 255,074 miles

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

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 254,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to the metal back plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 246,456 miles

Nearside Rear pads wearing low (roughly 3mm)

Offside Front inner rack end has slight play

Pass 26 Oct 2019 235,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 137,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin on roughly 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Unable to check all adult belts due to child chair

Pass 27 Oct 2017 129,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 120,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 110,664 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 110,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 100,472 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 89,054 miles

advised nearsideand offside front lower ball joints has slight play

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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AF60 PLN is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF60 PLN, 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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AF60 PLN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2010.

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