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LJ10 PCX

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,841 mi
Last recorded80,841 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 PCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 80,841 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 78,987 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 76,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 74,970 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,734 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,795 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 64,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,875 miles

All tyre valve stems slightly perished

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 47,330 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 34,616 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 19,820 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 19,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PCX is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ10 PCX registered?

LJ10 PCX is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2010.

Is LJ10 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ10 PCX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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