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KR10 BLK

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,553 mi
Last recorded151,553 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR10 BLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 151,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 138,793 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring view to components.

Pass 10 Mar 2023 126,622 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 126,622 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,125 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 104,258 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,108 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 82,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 77,172 miles

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 72,277 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 66,145 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 61,126 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,069 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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KR10 BLK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KR10 BLK, 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 KR10 BLK registered?

KR10 BLK is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is KR10 BLK safe to buy?

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