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MK10 JHV

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,846 mi
Last recorded105,846 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 JHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 105,846 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 103,690 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm mot limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 103,689 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Goodyear excellence 245/40/19 94 Y Run Flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm mot limit is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,870 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,206 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 94,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,288 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays restricting view of multiple components

Fail 21 Oct 2020 93,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays restricting view of multiple components

Pass 22 Apr 2019 89,250 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,992 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 85,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 82,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front inner bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 74,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 72,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2015 72,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall bulge

Pass 6 Jun 2014 58,271 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2014 58,271 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 42,882 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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MK10 JHV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 MK10 JHV, 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 MK10 JHV registered?

MK10 JHV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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