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AO10 VNA

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

207,386 mi
Last recorded207,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 207,386 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 207,386 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn central most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 170,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in rear lower arm bj (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in rear lower arm bj (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre deteriorated/slightly out of shape & worn through outer layer on raised edge in places - strong advise to replace tyre (225/55R17Y rsc)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 170,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in rear lower arm bj (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint slight play in rear lower arm bj (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer tyre deteriorated/slightly out of shape & worn through outer layer on raised edge in places - strong advise to replace tyre (225/55R17Y rsc)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers provided lack of fluid but very soft supply pipe found kinked by os bonnet hinge. Pipe eased back into shape & fluid provided sufficient but recommend pipe replaced (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 170,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 169,486 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,673 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 137,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 110,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,999 miles

both rear tyres getting low

under trays front to rear // under bonnet

Pass 21 Jun 2013 49,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 49,857 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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AO10 VNA is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO10 VNA, 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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AO10 VNA is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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