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BX60 XWZ

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,143 mi
Last recorded96,143 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX60 XWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 96,143 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 96,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,340 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 80,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 61,355 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,870 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 58,870 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 56,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 54,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 49,145 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,851 miles

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front SHOCK ABS GAITOR SPLIT

Offside Front SHOCK ABS GAITOR SPLIT

Offside Rear AXLE HUB DRIVESHAFT SEAL WEEPING OIL

Fail 9 Dec 2017 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint CONTROL ARM (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front SHOCK ABS GAITOR SPLIT

Offside Rear AXLE HUB DRIVESHAFT SEAL WEEPING OIL

Pass 9 Dec 2016 42,307 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 42,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 38,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 35,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 32,444 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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BX60 XWZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX60 XWZ, 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 BX60 XWZ registered?

BX60 XWZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2010.

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