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DE08 JEF

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

151,931 mi
Last recorded151,931 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 JEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 151,931 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 151,931 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 220,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak from rear hub o/s

Fail 19 Dec 2025 220,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from rear hub o/s

Pass 17 Jun 2025 135,532 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 135,508 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 209,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 209,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 110,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 199,630 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 199,630 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 107,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 189,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 102,132 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 102,132 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,140 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 99,068 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure clamps corroded off joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 174,495 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 91,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 91,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush is in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush is in suspension arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 160,688 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 151,999 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 151,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 79,926 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 139,157 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 139,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 65,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 123,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 50,575 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 107,484 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 36,631 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 91,016 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 30,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,428 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 52,863 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 37,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,113 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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DE08 JEF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 DE08 JEF, 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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DE08 JEF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2010.

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