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R25 ULX

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,916 mi
Last recorded103,916 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR25 ULX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 103,916 miles

Chip in windscreen zone A

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2025 103,904 miles

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

Chip in windscreen zone A

Engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2024 92,099 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 87,527 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 83,444 miles

cover and shields fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,179 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,162 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 68,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 50,602 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,576 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 29,576 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 24,412 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 24,411 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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R25 ULX is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R25 ULX, 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 R25 ULX registered?

R25 ULX is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is R25 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R25 ULX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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