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AJ10 XBL

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,803 mi
Last recorded131,803 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 XBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 131,803 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 126,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 121,367 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 112,933 miles

Central Front fixed mascot on bonnet

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 112,931 miles

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

Central Front fixed mascot on bonnet

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 108,087 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 103,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 97,096 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 97,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 78,158 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 68,612 miles

engine covers obscuring items in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2016 57,667 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 57,667 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam NEARSIDE (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 42,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 42,774 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 27,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 23,823 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/front tyre badly worn on edges

rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

some small chips in windscreen

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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AJ10 XBL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 AJ10 XBL, 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 AJ10 XBL registered?

AJ10 XBL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2010.

Is AJ10 XBL safe to buy?

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