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DEE 211

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,238 mi
Last recorded142,238 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEE 211
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 142,238 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 135,451 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 129,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 121,005 miles

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

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 10 Nov 2021 114,554 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,936 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 107,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking at the base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 90,116 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated/cracking at the base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,550 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 68,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and tread worn smooth on inner shoulder edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 57,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread worn smooth on inner shoulder edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,764 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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DEE 211 is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DEE 211, 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 DEE 211 registered?

DEE 211 is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2010.

Is DEE 211 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEE 211 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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