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AN56 LOR

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,421 mi
Last recorded140,421 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN56 LOR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 140,421 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 133,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 119,029 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 106,342 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2021 83,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 78,630 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 73,021 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 73,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 65,011 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,400 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 40,939 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some items

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 34,095 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 27,429 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 24,139 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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AN56 LOR is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AN56 LOR, 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 AN56 LOR registered?

AN56 LOR is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2010.

Is AN56 LOR safe to buy?

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