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AD10 GHA

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,697 mi
Last recorded178,697 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD10 GHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 178,697 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 178,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 163,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 163,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 146,361 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 146,361 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 136,498 miles

Covers Under Vehicle Fitted

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside Rear Inner Brake Pad Close To Sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 129,911 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 124,340 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 124,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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 3 Jun 2019 112,597 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 105,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 96,509 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight perishing to n/s/r tyre valve

Fail 30 Aug 2016 88,176 miles

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

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

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

Brake pad warning on dash

Front brake pad sensor broken

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Slight perishing to n/s/r tyre valve

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,701 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint n/s/f lower outer (2.5.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s/f lower outer (2.5.B.1a)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s/r inner (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,064 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 72,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD10 GHA is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 AD10 GHA, 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 AD10 GHA registered?

AD10 GHA is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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