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AO10 ZBW

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,004 mi
Last recorded144,004 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 ZBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 144,004 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 138,875 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 138,875 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 135,158 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 135,154 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,810 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 127,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 124,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 121,428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,791 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,779 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

O/s rear tyre on 2.5mm and wearing inner edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,985 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,187 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 40,226 miles

n/s/f tyre runflat and has had puncture repair

n/s/r alloy buckled

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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AO10 ZBW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO10 ZBW, 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 AO10 ZBW registered?

AO10 ZBW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is AO10 ZBW safe to buy?

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