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K88 SSR

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 SSR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 91,667 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 83,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 74,258 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 64,414 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,223 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 63,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 62,690 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 59,469 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 59,469 miles

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,281 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 47,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall scuffed and tread wearing on outer edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,565 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,475 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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K88 SSR is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey 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 K88 SSR, 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 K88 SSR registered?

K88 SSR is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 November 2010.

Is K88 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 SSR 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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