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C11 UBD

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 UBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 79,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 77,068 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 77,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 75,487 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,465 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 73,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 70,698 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,778 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,621 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,485 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 51,366 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,477 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 39,314 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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C11 UBD is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 C11 UBD, 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 C11 UBD registered?

C11 UBD is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2010.

Is C11 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 UBD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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