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P777 SMM

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

168,384 mi
Last recorded168,384 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP777 SMM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 168,384 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 159,709 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 149,886 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Fail 27 Oct 2023 149,850 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))

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 3 Nov 2022 140,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm has large amount of lift but small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm has large lift but small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush in arm (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2021 131,711 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm. large lift, little play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm . large lift, little play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 120,769 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Bonnet secondary catch not operating correctly

Pass 13 Nov 2019 113,028 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lamp flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 1.6mm 245/45/18Y conti ssr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 102,651 miles

Emissions to clean to get reading or print out

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 79,737 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,565 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding brake pads fitted incorrectly. (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,076 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,465 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

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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P777 SMM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc 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 P777 SMM, 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 P777 SMM registered?

P777 SMM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2010.

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