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VE10 NEJ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,824 mi
Last recorded140,824 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 140,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Offside Front Lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2022 129,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,683 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 124,674 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 116,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 111,335 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 105,473 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 80,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 76,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 47,025 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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VE10 NEJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VE10 NEJ, 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 VE10 NEJ registered?

VE10 NEJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is VE10 NEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE10 NEJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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