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KN60 XBP

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

214,533 mi
Last recorded214,533 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN60 XBP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 214,533 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Differential bushes are perished

Pass 9 Oct 2024 208,539 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Diff bushes are cracking/perished showing signs of wear

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 201,815 miles

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

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

Rear diff bushes showing wear

Pass 6 Oct 2022 189,672 miles

Front Both front shocker dust covers split apart

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All rear diff mounts split x3 bushes

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads more worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 176,331 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 176,331 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 167,072 miles

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

Undertrays are fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underneath

Pass 7 Oct 2019 155,985 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 140,524 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 127,235 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 106,747 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 92,431 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,134 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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KN60 XBP is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KN60 XBP, 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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KN60 XBP is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2010.

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