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DN10 JCJ

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,565 mi
Last recorded87,565 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN10 JCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,565 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 80,753 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2025 80,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced not flashing all the time\ works intermittently (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 74,871 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,036 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 68,036 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 66,785 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 66,622 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,360 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,634 miles

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 52,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,938 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 30 Mar 2015 39,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 32,576 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,369 miles

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

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

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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DN10 JCJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DN10 JCJ, 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 DN10 JCJ registered?

DN10 JCJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is DN10 JCJ safe to buy?

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