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BG60 NRU

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,409 mi
Last recorded91,409 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 NRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 91,409 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 85,099 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 85,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,522 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 62,557 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2022 62,541 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

TPMS warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 58,582 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,140 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,938 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 46,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 34,232 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 30,989 miles

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2016 26,240 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 21,564 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 10,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre has cut in tread deep enough to reach cords but less than 25mm

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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BG60 NRU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG60 NRU, 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 BG60 NRU registered?

BG60 NRU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is BG60 NRU safe to buy?

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