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CX59 GLY

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,594 mi
Last recorded172,594 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 GLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 172,594 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2023 172,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 167,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and o/s/f wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 162,266 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slight damage outer sidewall and wearing inner edge ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes

Fail 13 Aug 2021 162,198 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slight damage outer sidewall and wearing inner edge ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes

Pass 20 Aug 2020 155,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes due to vehicle construction

Fail 11 Aug 2020 155,856 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

unable to fully check front to rear brake pipes due to vehicle construction

Pass 13 Aug 2019 148,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 145,069 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 138,958 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,411 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 130,408 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside angel eye not working

Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp cluster but not affecting operation/colour of light

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to limit

Fail 26 Nov 2015 121,833 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight damage to lamp cluster but not affecting operation/colour of light

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges close to limit

Pass 28 Nov 2014 112,168 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 112,167 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 93,455 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2012 73,739 miles

diesel emissions to low to register. no print out available

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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CX59 GLY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX59 GLY, 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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CX59 GLY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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