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LJ10 POA

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ10 POA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 135,710 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 127,062 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,361 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 119,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,796 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,493 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,651 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Crack in windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp unit condensated

Rear differential damp with oil

Fail 22 Feb 2021 100,664 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres heavily worn on edges

Crack in windscreen

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

Nearside Headlamp unit condensated

Rear differential damp with oil

Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,112 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,245 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 74,244 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,729 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 16 Feb 2018 52,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 20 Feb 2017 29,318 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 22,048 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 15,645 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,330 miles

Exhaust emissions too lean to generate a reading

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 POA is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 POA, 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 POA registered?

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

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