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DK10 CYL

2010 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

125,557 mi
Last recorded125,557 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK10 CYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 125,557 miles

Front head light lens misted

Pass 4 Jan 2025 120,265 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 115,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 111,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 105,896 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 101,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,685 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 80,198 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 80,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 67,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,153 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 30,447 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,403 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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DK10 CYL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DK10 CYL, 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 DK10 CYL registered?

DK10 CYL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is DK10 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK10 CYL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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