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DW59 ARK

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,777 mi
Last recorded83,777 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW59 ARK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 80,473 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F And N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,633 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also Scrubbing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 73,790 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2022 73,790 miles

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

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2021 68,688 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 63,616 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 60,152 miles

Engine And under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 55,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 36,760 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 36,464 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2. 275/40 R18 99Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,484 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 31,718 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,509 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2013 18,913 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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DW59 ARK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 DW59 ARK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DW59 ARK registered?

DW59 ARK is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is DW59 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW59 ARK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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