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FP60 JJF

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,772 mi
Last recorded140,772 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP60 JJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 140,772 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2025 140,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 140,596 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 140,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 140,126 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 139,582 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 139,577 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working in wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (3.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 139,364 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 139,072 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 137,977 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 137,241 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 136,862 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 136,302 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 135,479 miles

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Rearbrake discs are badly corroded, disentegrating/flaking & also lipped

Under-tray & engine cover fitted which hinders view to some testable items

Pass 14 Nov 2014 131,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 99,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 99,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FP60 JJF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP60 JJF, 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 FP60 JJF registered?

FP60 JJF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is FP60 JJF safe to buy?

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