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BD60 PVE

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,989 mi
Last recorded145,989 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 PVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 145,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 134,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 130,479 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 123,867 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,171 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 114,198 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 90,525 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 78,320 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 78,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,807 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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BD60 PVE is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BD60 PVE, 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 BD60 PVE registered?

BD60 PVE is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2010.

Is BD60 PVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD60 PVE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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