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K29 THR

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,289 mi
Last recorded108,289 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK29 THR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 108,289 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 106,035 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 103,150 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 103,150 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 99,709 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 96,281 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 91,558 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft oil seal at differential weeping

Fail 16 Dec 2020 91,558 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner driveshaft oil seal at differential weeping

Pass 26 Aug 2019 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm inner front bush deteriorating

Offside Rear differential oil seal weeping

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2018 75,624 miles

both rear tyres wearing at outer edge of tread and wearing close to limit

offside rear differential oil seal leaking

rear brake discs corroded and brake pads low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,303 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,272 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 47,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,854 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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K29 THR 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 K29 THR, 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 K29 THR registered?

K29 THR is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2010.

Is K29 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K29 THR 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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