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L5 BAD

2010 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,081 mi
Last recorded147,081 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 BAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 147,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 142,914 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 138,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 134,319 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 130,947 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 126,958 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,643 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 116,399 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 4 Apr 2019 116,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 May 2018 109,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 100,500 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2016 90,293 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,282 miles

nearside front tyre has deep cut in tread no cords visible.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 64,312 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

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

nearside front tyre worn inner edge and slight cut in tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,566 miles

damage to o/s/f wing

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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L5 BAD is a 2010 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 L5 BAD, 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 L5 BAD registered?

L5 BAD is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2010.

Is L5 BAD safe to buy?

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