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LM60 LMU

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,973 mi
Last recorded123,973 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM60 LMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 123,973 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 118,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 118,954 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Dripping but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 103,773 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 103,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2023 97,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 94,514 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 93,706 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 83,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 60,985 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 54,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM60 LMU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LM60 LMU, 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 LM60 LMU registered?

LM60 LMU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2010.

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