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CP10 FTX

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,967 mi
Last recorded148,967 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP10 FTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 148,967 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad wear indicator light on

Fail 19 Jan 2026 148,958 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 70 (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30 (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 22 Jan 2025 143,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear 30 (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2025 143,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear 30 (1.2.1 (e))

brake pad warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2024 138,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides ()

Fail 17 Jan 2024 138,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear both sides ()

Pass 9 Jan 2023 133,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,970 miles

Brake pad wear indicator warning lamp is on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 128,968 miles

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

Brake pad wear indicator warning lamp is on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 124,366 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 121,601 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,523 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,793 miles

many plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 69,878 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 73,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 60,736 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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CP10 FTX is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CP10 FTX, 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 CP10 FTX registered?

CP10 FTX is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2010.

Is CP10 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP10 FTX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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