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LC60 AOL

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

194,659 mi
Last recorded194,659 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 AOL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 194,659 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2024 179,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2024 179,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2023 160,592 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2023 160,592 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 136,685 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underbody shields fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2022 136,681 miles

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

underbody shields fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2021 113,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2021 113,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,471 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively bothside front inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,575 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 90,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 87,805 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 78,052 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 72,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55r17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2015 61,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 50,530 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,066 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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LC60 AOL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LC60 AOL, 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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LC60 AOL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2010.

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