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LM10 KAO

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,562 mi
Last recorded135,562 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM10 KAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,562 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,683 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 125,807 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 120,470 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,114 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 114,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 105,634 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 95,246 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 95,246 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

Fail 31 May 2017 84,000 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres tread is wearing out of shape

Pass 31 May 2016 74,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 65,840 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 65,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 49,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2013 39,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LM10 KAO is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM10 KAO, 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 LM10 KAO registered?

LM10 KAO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2010.

Is LM10 KAO safe to buy?

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