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PJ10 NVT

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,175 mi
Last recorded94,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ10 NVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 94,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 83,556 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 77,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,212 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,193 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has heavy condensation

Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,048 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,352 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,916 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 63,261 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 63,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured fractured in two places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 59,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,641 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 54,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 48,678 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged Note; Both fronts and O/s/rear , valves starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 48,678 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged Note; Both fronts and O/s/rear , valves starting to perish. (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,509 miles

note: front tyres wearing low to outer edges step tread pattern pass at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2014 28,556 miles

slight ware on edges of front tyres

Fail 8 May 2014 28,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

slight ware on edges of front tyres

Pass 10 May 2013 18,982 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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PJ10 NVT is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 PJ10 NVT, 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 PJ10 NVT registered?

PJ10 NVT is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is PJ10 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ10 NVT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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