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MA10 ETK

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,049 mi
Last recorded163,049 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA10 ETK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 163,049 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Jun 2025 163,029 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad sensor wire damage

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

Pass 31 May 2024 126,296 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 125,786 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 75,276 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 72,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 60,573 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 50,071 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,289 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,252 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 38,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 31,937 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 31,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre tread outer edge bald and inner edge low and nail

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,664 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 19,885 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,885 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 14,507 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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MA10 ETK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey 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 MA10 ETK, 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 MA10 ETK registered?

MA10 ETK is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2010.

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