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RJ51 RAY

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,578 mi
Last recorded63,578 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 RAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff / driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 26 Mar 2025 56,472 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 55,523 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 55,521 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 55,512 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 55,319 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 54,672 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 54,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 51,529 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 48,824 miles

Front stone chips windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2017 45,717 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 41,763 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 38,611 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 35,518 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 29,534 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage tyre sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

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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RJ51 RAY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RJ51 RAY, 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 RJ51 RAY registered?

RJ51 RAY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2010.

Is RJ51 RAY safe to buy?

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