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LJ59 ODM

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,865 mi
Last recorded119,865 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ59 ODM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 119,865 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 117,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 113,459 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,101 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 111,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 108,360 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,361 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 105,361 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 101,395 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 97,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 87,651 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 74,912 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,854 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 45,133 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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LJ59 ODM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LJ59 ODM, 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 LJ59 ODM registered?

LJ59 ODM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 29 January 2010.

Is LJ59 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ59 ODM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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