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N321 ROW

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,311 mi
Last recorded120,311 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 ROW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2026 120,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 116,674 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 116,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 113,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 113,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 109,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 106,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 101,904 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2020 98,639 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 94,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 89,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffed.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,630 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 73,722 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,585 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 51,845 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2013 39,410 miles

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

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

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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N321 ROW is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 N321 ROW, 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 N321 ROW registered?

N321 ROW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2010.

Is N321 ROW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N321 ROW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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