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EJ10 SHV

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,059 mi
Last recorded163,059 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ10 SHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 163,059 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 94,245 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 87,192 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 86,361 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,514 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 104,221 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2016 44,900 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts 245-40-18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 245-45-18 rf (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 24,643 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 21,179 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 21,179 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 14,244 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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EJ10 SHV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EJ10 SHV, 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 EJ10 SHV registered?

EJ10 SHV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2010.

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