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CL04 PJL

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,272 mi
Last recorded112,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL04 PJL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 112,272 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 107,545 miles

Offside Front backing plate loose

Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,724 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight flut (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight damaged nsf small chip osf zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,733 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 100,728 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,288 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 91,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 83,373 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 76,577 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 76,577 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Angel Eye (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 68,144 miles

oil level slightly high

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2017 55,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 55,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55/17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has puncture

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 42,139 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 26,579 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 26,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 23,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 17,953 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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CL04 PJL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CL04 PJL, 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 CL04 PJL registered?

CL04 PJL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2010.

Is CL04 PJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL04 PJL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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