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EJ10 BNL

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,862 mi
Last recorded123,862 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 BNL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 123,862 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,026 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip... (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 106,750 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 101,590 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 97,220 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 97,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake Warning Light - Sensor Faulty? (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower Bush - Centre Of Lower Arm (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,831 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 83,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2017 79,938 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 74,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2015 68,496 miles
Fail 31 May 2015 68,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2014 50,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 41,206 miles

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

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

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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EJ10 BNL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black 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 EJ10 BNL, 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 EJ10 BNL registered?

EJ10 BNL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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