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L700 DMB

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

136,778 mi
Last recorded136,778 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 DMB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 136,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

unable to inspect full length of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 10 Apr 2025 134,818 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills, fuel/brake pipes

Pass 12 Apr 2024 131,978 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted stopping full inspection of outer sills

under trays fitted stopping full inspection off brake and fuel lines

Pass 28 Mar 2023 129,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 4 Apr 2022 126,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2021 123,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2020 122,129 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and slight distortion to outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges and slight distortion to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside bonnet latch not working but bonnet still secured in a locked position

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,363 miles

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 109,984 miles

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 100,516 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

slight wear on front brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 95,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 87,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 87,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner edge bold 245/40/18/93y

offside front tyre inner edge bold

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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L700 DMB is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 L700 DMB, 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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L700 DMB is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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