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SM60 OAD

2010 BMW 525

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,644 mi
Last recorded165,644 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM60 OAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 165,644 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 165,644 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle o/s & n/s (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

seat belts not checked, doors will not open

Pass 14 Jun 2018 162,395 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 162,395 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 156,501 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 156,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 155,076 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 138,533 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 138,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 114,107 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 113,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 87,422 miles

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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SM60 OAD is a 2010 BMW 525 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SM60 OAD, 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 SM60 OAD registered?

SM60 OAD is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2010.

Is SM60 OAD safe to buy?

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