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B16 GUR

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,417 mi
Last recorded187,417 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 187,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 187,214 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 177,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff bushes worn

Pass 15 Apr 2024 167,573 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 149,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 May 2023 149,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 132,327 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 132,327 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 121,027 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 14 Dec 2020 120,215 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both lower offside + nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside + nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Jul 2019 111,052 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

engine cover is fitted covering some componets

under tray is fitted covering some componets

Fail 12 Jul 2019 111,041 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

engine cover is fitted covering some componets

under tray is fitted covering some componets

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 105,910 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 84,698 miles

Front engine undershield insecure

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 84,658 miles

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

Front engine undershield insecure

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,624 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 52,509 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 52,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 29,298 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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B16 GUR is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B16 GUR, 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 B16 GUR registered?

B16 GUR is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2010.

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