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AV10 JRZ

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

222,145 mi
Last recorded222,145 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 JRZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 222,145 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 221,303 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 220,889 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 213,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 192,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 181,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 173,900 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Feb 2021 173,834 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 164,238 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 164,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 156,678 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 149,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 140,539 miles

slight deterioration of front suspension bushes

Pass 4 Mar 2016 127,381 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 127,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,537 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,900 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 79,041 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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AV10 JRZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 AV10 JRZ, 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 AV10 JRZ registered?

AV10 JRZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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