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MJ60 FBF

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,084 mi
Last recorded160,084 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ60 FBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 160,084 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 160,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 158,275 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 154,233 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 145,069 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 145,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight has water ingress

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 111,555 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,503 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,325 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative at time of inspection (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer shoulder /seek alignment advise

Pass 21 Nov 2017 74,959 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 61,273 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,211 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 38,876 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 30,892 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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MJ60 FBF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MJ60 FBF, 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 MJ60 FBF registered?

MJ60 FBF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2010.

Is MJ60 FBF safe to buy?

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