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J80 MSN

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,435 mi
Last recorded168,435 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ80 MSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 168,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 149,636 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 131,238 miles

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 130,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 113,820 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 113,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 95,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 76,763 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,735 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,638 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 60,529 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 52,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,025 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 32,285 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,562 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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J80 MSN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue 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 J80 MSN, 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 J80 MSN registered?

J80 MSN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is J80 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J80 MSN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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