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FL10 TLZ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,901 mi
Last recorded113,901 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL10 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 113,901 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,276 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 79,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 77,555 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 75,039 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 73,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 70,755 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,520 miles

Front Brake pad warning wire detached from support

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 62,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 56,297 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,205 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges - advise steering alignment check/adjust

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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FL10 TLZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL10 TLZ, 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 FL10 TLZ registered?

FL10 TLZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is FL10 TLZ safe to buy?

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