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K11 HOJ

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,719 mi
Last recorded141,719 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 141,719 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2026 186,374 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 186,374 miles

Direction indicator not working both front (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 124,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 124,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 170,650 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 106,781 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 152,659 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 100,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 100,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 100,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,953 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 92,451 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 95,602 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 86,427 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 86,427 miles

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 89,015 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 83,306 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 22 Jan 2020 79,257 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,476 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system has a part which is deteriorated.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 69,250 miles

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

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

Rear both rear shock absorber upper bump stops corroded and loose

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 70,608 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2018 58,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 65,454 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,063 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 59,144 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 36,447 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 55,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,778 miles

both front wipers slightly streaky

Pass 4 Nov 2014 46,084 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic covers on sills

Pass 11 Nov 2013 36,692 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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K11 HOJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K11 HOJ, 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 K11 HOJ registered?

K11 HOJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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