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M19 BHU

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,010 mi
Last recorded127,010 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM19 BHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 127,010 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 125,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 122,958 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides of vehicle (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 120,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 111,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,708 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 100,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,030 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,560 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,508 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 65,334 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,980 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 25 Sep 2013 51,481 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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M19 BHU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 M19 BHU, 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 M19 BHU registered?

M19 BHU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2010.

Is M19 BHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M19 BHU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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