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SJ51 DHU

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,034 mi
Last recorded129,034 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 DHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 129,034 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged leaking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 117,523 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 109,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 105,361 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 105,810 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,018 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 96,886 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 96,886 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,191 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 91,191 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 85,239 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,650 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 79,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 65,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 44,241 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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SJ51 DHU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 SJ51 DHU, 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 SJ51 DHU registered?

SJ51 DHU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2010.

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