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FD10 RXB

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,297 mi
Last recorded156,297 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD10 RXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 156,297 miles

tpms light on

Fail 24 Jan 2024 156,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre run flat

tpms light on

Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,989 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 124,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 124,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 119,474 miles

Rear tyres getting low in tread

Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,175 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 104,789 miles

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2017 96,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 88,416 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 88,416 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 57,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 53,468 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 RXB 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 80%.

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 RXB, 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 RXB registered?

FD10 RXB is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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