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LR10 TYX

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,710 mi
Last recorded143,710 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 TYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 143,710 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 143,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 133,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 128,194 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,649 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 118,231 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 118,231 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2021 108,910 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 103,136 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 103,136 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,936 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 89,040 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 77,004 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 63,593 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,352 miles

front tyres steppted on inner edges

Pass 30 May 2014 39,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 14,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre cuts to outer wall no cords

Fail 5 Mar 2013 14,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre cuts to outer wall no cords

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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LR10 TYX is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR10 TYX, 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 LR10 TYX registered?

LR10 TYX is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is LR10 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR10 TYX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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