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SE53 VEE

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,935 mi
Last recorded124,935 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 VEE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 124,935 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 124,932 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements non reflective (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 121,073 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 112,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 106,290 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 106,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,689 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 98,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,250 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 85,693 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,025 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 76,256 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 69,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SE53 VEE 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 86.7%.

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 SE53 VEE, 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 SE53 VEE registered?

SE53 VEE is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2010.

Is SE53 VEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE53 VEE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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