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AM04 LAD

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 LAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,818 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 82,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 66,930 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 64,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 62,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 56,364 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,135 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 54,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,781 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 52,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,830 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,592 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 45,515 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 42,720 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 35,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 26,943 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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AM04 LAD is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AM04 LAD, 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 AM04 LAD registered?

AM04 LAD is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is AM04 LAD safe to buy?

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