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HN10 VEF

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,313 mi
Last recorded162,313 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN10 VEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 162,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 162,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished and splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 148,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm remaining in tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 136,725 miles

Front both fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on sidewalls sign thats its been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

differential slight oil leak

under trays fitted / slightly damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2024 136,717 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage on sidewalls sign thats its been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

differential slight oil leak

under trays fitted / slightly damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2023 133,047 miles

Central vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 125,436 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 112,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 99,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 88,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 76,215 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 76,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick possible caliper fault ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2017 65,799 miles

Rear pads fitted incorrectly

Pass 11 Jul 2016 62,388 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 62,388 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,747 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 51,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2013 44,554 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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HN10 VEF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HN10 VEF, 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 HN10 VEF registered?

HN10 VEF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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