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LC10 FZZ

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

186,703 mi
Last recorded186,703 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 FZZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 186,703 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 186,703 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 177,628 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 169,185 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 146,839 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2017 146,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 115,688 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 115,678 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 115,624 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 70,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 50,073 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 47,543 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 47,543 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LC10 FZZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LC10 FZZ, 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 LC10 FZZ registered?

LC10 FZZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is LC10 FZZ safe to buy?

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