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CF10 LPU

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

190,549 mi
Last recorded190,549 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF10 LPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 190,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2026 190,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 182,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 182,472 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 175,835 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 175,835 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 172,727 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 171,240 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 161,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory engine and gearbox under tray covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,222 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 127,681 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Underbody cover fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,186 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2016 112,078 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 111,569 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 111,567 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,766 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,034 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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CF10 LPU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 CF10 LPU, 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 CF10 LPU registered?

CF10 LPU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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