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R5 DRL

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,242 mi
Last recorded105,242 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 DRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 105,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 98,931 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 98,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,451 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 93,891 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 93,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 87,876 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,081 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 82,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 76,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,304 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,382 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 64,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 53,042 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,280 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,962 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,734 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 18,252 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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R5 DRL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 R5 DRL, 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 R5 DRL registered?

R5 DRL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is R5 DRL safe to buy?

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