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LR10 UVJ

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,573 mi
Last recorded170,573 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR10 UVJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 170,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 170,573 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 162,150 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 162,140 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 154,451 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 148,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 142,214 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 4 Mar 2021 133,823 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 133,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 131,099 miles

emissions tested and met too clean for dsm

Pass 4 Mar 2019 124,566 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 2 Mar 2018 115,844 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,290 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 3 Mar 2016 91,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,594 miles

emissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

Pass 12 Mar 2014 66,219 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,634 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f/ tyre bald at outer edge

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 UVJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR10 UVJ, 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 LR10 UVJ registered?

LR10 UVJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2010.

Is LR10 UVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR10 UVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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