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MRZ 2688

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

122,498 mi
Last recorded122,498 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRZ 2688
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 122,498 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,987 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 83,232 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 83,221 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Apr 2018 67,253 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,007 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,902 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 38,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,987 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 31,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

offside lower front coil spring plastic mounting broken

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,730 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut in nsf tyre tread, no chords visible

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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MRZ 2688 is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MRZ 2688, 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 MRZ 2688 registered?

MRZ 2688 is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2010.

Is MRZ 2688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRZ 2688 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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