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LJ10 OGN

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 OGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 119,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 107,100 miles

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

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

tyre pressure fault

Fail 17 Mar 2025 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure fault

Pass 20 Mar 2024 94,766 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 94,762 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 82,233 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,579 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction both front (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 64,332 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 56,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,747 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 47,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 39,039 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 39,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,752 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing out from edge

Offside Front tyre wearing out from edge

Pass 14 Feb 2015 23,394 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low from inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 16,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 15,941 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 OGN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGN, 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 OGN registered?

LJ10 OGN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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