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RT07 SUL

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,452 mi
Last recorded98,452 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRT07 SUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 98,452 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 98,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 98,169 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 96,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 96,853 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,552 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Feb 2021 92,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 92,194 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 89,682 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2018 87,101 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 81,177 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2016 74,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 74,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 x 18 96 y rft (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,209 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 69,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2014 61,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,316 miles

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

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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RT07 SUL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RT07 SUL, 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 RT07 SUL registered?

RT07 SUL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2010.

Is RT07 SUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RT07 SUL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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