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B1 NMY

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,666 mi
Last recorded107,666 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 NMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 107,666 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2026 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 102,811 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 92,543 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 92,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 85,687 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 83,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Front Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 On 3mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 79,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 77,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 74,384 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under trays

Pass 17 Apr 2018 71,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 Apr 2017 67,508 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 64,467 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2015 60,272 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,428 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 32,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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B1 NMY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B1 NMY, 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 B1 NMY registered?

B1 NMY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2010.

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