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AJ59 PRV

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,392 mi
Last recorded196,392 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 PRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 196,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts outerside but not dangrous (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 185,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 181,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 173,165 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 173,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,695 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 149,695 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 137,898 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,004 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 107,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,097 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 95,074 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ59 PRV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ59 PRV, 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 AJ59 PRV registered?

AJ59 PRV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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