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EJ60 KNZ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

210,183 mi
Last recorded210,183 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ60 KNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 210,183 miles

Fuel flap needs ading to open

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 204,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 197,940 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes not checked

Pass 16 May 2022 303,534 miles

Offside Rear Outer Slight accident damage

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

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 14 May 2022 303,534 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Slight accident damage

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

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2021 292,845 miles

underneath tray fitted a6t the time of test

Pass 28 Nov 2020 261,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

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

Underneath tray fited at the time of test

Fail 26 Nov 2020 261,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,617 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 130,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 91,995 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 82,142 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 75,462 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 61,259 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers are smearing but still clearing

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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EJ60 KNZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EJ60 KNZ, 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 EJ60 KNZ registered?

EJ60 KNZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2010.

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