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SV10 AEL

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,407 mi
Last recorded136,407 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV10 AEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 136,407 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 126,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 118,023 miles

tyre treads uneven wear,shockers-springs rusting

Pass 23 Jun 2023 117,416 miles

front pads low-close to disc lip,tyre treads uneven wear

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,417 miles

rear diff oily,rear tyres poor-low tread,front suspension arms play

Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,514 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,102 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 65,258 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,406 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 54,534 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,512 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 40,503 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,242 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 33,242 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 27,230 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,567 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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SV10 AEL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SV10 AEL, 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 SV10 AEL registered?

SV10 AEL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is SV10 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV10 AEL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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