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SD60 PPV

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,620 mi
Last recorded128,620 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD60 PPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 128,620 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 117,068 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot & floor spare wheel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Recommend replaced (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 116,969 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor and spare wheel well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule strong advisory for replacement (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear shock absorber gaiters/bump stops deteriorated

offside front and both rear brake back plates missing

Pass 12 Dec 2023 106,453 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 97,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 90,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 85,449 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,513 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

bonnet safety catch release mechanism stiff but operational

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,800 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 64,798 miles

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 13 Nov 2017 52,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,823 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 41,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,291 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 31,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 29,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SD60 PPV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SD60 PPV, 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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SD60 PPV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2010.

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