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FM10 UHW

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,719 mi
Last recorded100,719 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM10 UHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,719 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 100,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,049 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 98,049 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 95,264 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 95,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rear ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 71,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,902 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 56,191 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 56,190 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 49,957 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 25,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 25,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 19,837 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 19,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FM10 UHW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FM10 UHW, 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 FM10 UHW registered?

FM10 UHW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2010.

Is FM10 UHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM10 UHW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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