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K44 KBL

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,931 mi
Last recorded153,931 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 KBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 153,931 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 149,416 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 145,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2023 140,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2023 140,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 134,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 129,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 123,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 119,309 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,241 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 115,143 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,852 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 69,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 52,891 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K44 KBL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K44 KBL, 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 K44 KBL registered?

K44 KBL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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