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LJ10 LLT

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,928 mi
Last recorded166,928 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 LLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 166,928 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray

Pass 11 Dec 2024 162,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 158,415 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 158,342 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 145,950 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 275-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 6mm Centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 145,950 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 275-35-19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge, 6mm Centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 127,122 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 114,207 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm in the centre. The tyre size 275/35R19 100W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 84,339 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn / BOLD on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 84,333 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn / BOLD on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 62,303 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 62,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 50,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,612 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 45,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 53,559 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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LJ10 LLT is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 LJ10 LLT, 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 LJ10 LLT registered?

LJ10 LLT is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2010.

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