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G15 DBE

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,653 mi
Last recorded141,653 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 DBE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 141,653 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. total parking / secondary brake effort only 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 137,455 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 133,840 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 133,838 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 128,819 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 123,187 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,032 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 112,315 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 105,918 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 102,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under tray has fitted could not see all testable components

Pass 16 Jul 2016 96,027 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 96,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 92,186 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,136 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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G15 DBE is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 G15 DBE, 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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G15 DBE is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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