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MV10 BJF

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,685 mi
Last recorded159,685 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 BJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 159,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 154,559 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 142,581 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 136,028 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 132,077 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 132,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 130,090 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,849 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 109,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 76,193 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 49,998 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,533 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 22,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,464 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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MV10 BJF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 MV10 BJF, 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 MV10 BJF registered?

MV10 BJF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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