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FH10 NWY

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

197,827 mi
Last recorded197,827 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH10 NWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 197,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 193,560 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 5 Jul 2024 180,013 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 173,783 miles

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

Plastic covers fitted to underside (factory fitted)

Slight oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 164,786 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 161,303 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 160,917 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 151,189 miles

osf tyrte low on outer edge

Pass 21 Dec 2017 139,471 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 139,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 129,720 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 129,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 114,853 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring some components

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres have edges wear

headlamp washers appear covers only

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres have edges wear

headlamp washers appear covers only

Pass 12 Dec 2012 50,503 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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FH10 NWY is a 2010 BMW 525 in White 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 FH10 NWY, 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 FH10 NWY registered?

FH10 NWY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 17 August 2010.

Is FH10 NWY safe to buy?

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