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WJ54 BMW

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,138 mi
Last recorded176,138 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 BMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 176,138 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 172,396 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 165,882 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 165,882 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 159,197 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 152,817 miles

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,071 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 134,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 118,603 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 118,603 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 106,404 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 93,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,697 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 58,483 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 58,483 miles

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

o/s front tyre bold on inner edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,111 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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WJ54 BMW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ54 BMW, 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 WJ54 BMW registered?

WJ54 BMW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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