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C985 JOE

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,918 mi
Last recorded24,918 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC985 JOE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2025 24,918 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 24,766 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 24,097 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 23,667 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 21,687 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 20,591 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 16,240 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 11,897 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 11,277 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 10,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,160 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,629 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 7,548 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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C985 JOE is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C985 JOE, 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 C985 JOE registered?

C985 JOE is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2010.

Is C985 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C985 JOE shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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