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L14 HRL

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,550 mi
Last recorded133,550 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 HRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 133,550 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 133,550 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 116,953 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & back (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 99,725 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit / worn on inner shoulders

both rear upper suspension arm bushes slighly deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2022 79,827 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 79,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 76,210 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2021 76,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,007 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 65,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 62,238 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,547 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 50,859 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 45,658 miles

Covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 24,278 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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L14 HRL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L14 HRL, 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 L14 HRL registered?

L14 HRL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2010.

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