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AU60 PFF

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,003 mi
Last recorded108,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU60 PFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 108,003 miles

Central Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 102,909 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 95,461 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Jan 2023 95,455 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2019 80,264 miles

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 64,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 64,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 48,820 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 48,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 29,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres cracking slightly in tread grooves

Minor chipping to windscreen

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,746 miles

Exhaust emmisions checked but to low to provide a reading.

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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AU60 PFF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU60 PFF, 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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AU60 PFF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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