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NX10 JAU

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,072 mi
Last recorded116,072 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX10 JAU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 116,072 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 113,718 miles

boot floor corroded

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 113,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2024 108,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 108,036 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,230 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Fail 23 Jan 2023 104,230 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes

Pass 25 Jan 2022 102,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and BALD on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 89,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 82,114 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 82,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 78,395 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on otter edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on otter edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,848 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 55,126 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Plastic engine, under tray, floor and sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,569 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,197 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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NX10 JAU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NX10 JAU, 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 NX10 JAU registered?

NX10 JAU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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