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DX10 TEY

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

200,279 mi
Last recorded200,279 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX10 TEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2025 200,279 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 196,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber surface corosion

Offside Rear shock absorber surface corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2023 181,677 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 163,461 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 141,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge 225-55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 119,370 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre very worn inner edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,408 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,278 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 75,688 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,427 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2015 71,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Dec 2013 65,238 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,580 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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DX10 TEY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DX10 TEY, 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 DX10 TEY registered?

DX10 TEY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2010.

Is DX10 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX10 TEY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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