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FD10 PXV

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,519 mi
Last recorded124,519 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 PXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 124,519 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 124,519 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 119,836 miles

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

Offside MIRROR GLASS HELD IN WITH TAPE ?

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 3 Jul 2024 119,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside MIRROR GLASS HELD IN WITH TAPE ?

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 3 Jul 2023 114,629 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 110,034 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 110,032 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 105,134 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 105,129 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 102,773 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 13 Jul 2020 102,773 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 4 Jul 2019 99,218 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 99,213 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 93,242 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 93,242 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,065 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 77,744 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 60,196 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,014 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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FD10 PXV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FD10 PXV, 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 FD10 PXV registered?

FD10 PXV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2010.

Is FD10 PXV safe to buy?

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