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G13 REK

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,758 mi
Last recorded77,758 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 REK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 68,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 62,984 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 19 Dec 2022 62,975 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 58,020 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe covered and greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,633 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 41,970 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 37,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 2 May 2016 34,472 miles

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 29,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2014 29,694 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,652 miles

N/S/f Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 27,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/f Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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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G13 REK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey 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 G13 REK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G13 REK registered?

G13 REK is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is G13 REK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G13 REK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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