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BM10 JSM

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,222 mi
Last recorded72,222 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM10 JSM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,222 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner band starting to wear 4mm

Nearside under tray missing

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear inner band 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2024 66,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

undertrays and splash guards missing

Fail 4 Dec 2024 66,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

undertrays and splash guards missing

Pass 18 Dec 2023 55,782 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 49,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255517rft (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front bumper damage

Pass 22 Dec 2021 40,358 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 37,693 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 8 May 2019 32,749 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 32,747 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 26,690 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 19,934 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 11,537 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 10,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 9,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 7,349 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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BM10 JSM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BM10 JSM, 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 BM10 JSM registered?

BM10 JSM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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