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J6 VVJ

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,455 mi
Last recorded112,455 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 112,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 102,385 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 93,384 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 85,656 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2023 85,641 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 80,014 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 80,012 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 67,614 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 63,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,569 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,865 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 47,309 miles

rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 47,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs corroded due to standing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 41,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 34,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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J6 VVJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 J6 VVJ, 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 J6 VVJ registered?

J6 VVJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 15 October 2010.

Is J6 VVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 VVJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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