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LS10 VXF

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,714 mi
Last recorded129,714 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS10 VXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,714 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 122,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 122,893 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 107,897 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,705 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen - in swept area - outside of centre 290mm (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measuring at 1.7mm on outer edge - inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pedestrian protection fault registered on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2020 95,276 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 95,273 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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,322 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 245/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2nd letter partially detached (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,009 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn to 3mm with a nail in the tread area that is leaking 245/45R18RFT ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn to 4mm with a nail in the tread area that is leaking 245/45R18RFT ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2nd letter partially detached (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 73,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn to 3mm with a nail in the tread area that is leaking 245/45R18RFT ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn to 4mm with a nail in the tread area that is leaking 245/45R18RFT ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 2nd letter partially detached (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,833 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 63,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 52,994 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,468 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 19,390 miles

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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LS10 VXF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS10 VXF, 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 LS10 VXF registered?

LS10 VXF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2010.

Is LS10 VXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS10 VXF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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