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BL08 MAY

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,034 mi
Last recorded116,034 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 MAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 116,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake Wear Sensor Not Connected

Pass 2 Nov 2024 111,991 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2023 106,674 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,058 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,247 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,897 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2020 79,887 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2019 73,468 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2019 73,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,284 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 56,173 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,852 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it outer tread

Rear uneven wear on rear brake pads n/s/r outer pad lower than other side

smoke test too low to detect

unable to check lower engine area 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check o/s & n/s floor areas 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check under bonet area 100% due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Oct 2016 47,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it outer tread

Rear uneven wear on rear brake pads n/s/r outer pad lower than other side

smoke test too low to detect

unable to check lower engine area 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check o/s & n/s floor areas 100% due to plastic covers

unable to check under bonet area 100% due to plastic covers

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 23 Oct 2015 35,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also just on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 25,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 25,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,660 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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BL08 MAY 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 72.2%.

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 BL08 MAY, 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 BL08 MAY registered?

BL08 MAY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2010.

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