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LJ60 LUL

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,983 mi
Last recorded134,983 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ60 LUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 134,983 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 131,513 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 127,584 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 123,615 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 117,344 miles

Offside Rear Inner light lense slight damage

Fail 26 Oct 2021 117,344 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner light lense slight damage

Pass 23 Oct 2020 109,866 miles

Nearside Rear Inner side light cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2020 109,866 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))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner side light cracked

Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,084 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 102,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,369 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 58,340 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,094 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/18y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 26,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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LJ60 LUL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LJ60 LUL, 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 LJ60 LUL registered?

LJ60 LUL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2010.

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