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UUI 7525

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

180,611 mi
Last recorded180,611 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 7525
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 180,611 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245,45,18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245,45,18 (5.2.3 (e))

engine top cover fitted

engine under cover fitted

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2024 173,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 14 Sep 2023 160,934 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 2 Sep 2022 149,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre feathered

Pass 1 Oct 2021 135,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 135,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,823 miles

Rear Axle Leaking Oil .N/s Drive Shaft Seal.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 121,823 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle Leaking Oil .N/s Drive Shaft Seal.

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 112,095 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,366 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 84,365 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,737 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 61,928 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 52,095 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 52,095 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 30,736 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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UUI 7525 is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 3,000cc 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 UUI 7525, 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

How do I check the history of UUI 7525?

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What year was UUI 7525 registered?

UUI 7525 is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is UUI 7525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 7525 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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