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BK60 DUV

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,679 mi
Last recorded145,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK60 DUV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 145,679 miles

windscreen chip

Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,390 miles

windscrrin chept

Fail 10 Jan 2025 139,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

windscrrin chept

Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,280 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,965 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both control arms osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 129,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both control arms osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 128,626 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2020 124,397 miles

rear diff bushes slight wear

Pass 3 Apr 2019 123,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 121,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 103,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,821 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 45,838 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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BK60 DUV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BK60 DUV, 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 BK60 DUV registered?

BK60 DUV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is BK60 DUV safe to buy?

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