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LC10 XHE

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,129 mi
Last recorded149,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 XHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 149,129 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 149,122 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 139,214 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 139,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 129,083 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,768 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 101,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 88,767 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,544 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 69,544 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,846 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2017 47,915 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 47,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 35,476 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,701 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 23,911 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 18,600 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 18,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 XHE is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

LC10 XHE is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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