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FT10 EHW

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,941 mi
Last recorded94,941 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 EHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 94,941 miles

rear brake pads wearing very thin , also front and rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,912 miles

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

metal section of o/sr rubber brake hose corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 93,912 miles

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

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

metal section of o/sr rubber brake hose corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 92,117 miles

Nearside Front disc brake in poor condition

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 82,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 73,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 67,564 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 62,939 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 55,178 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,467 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low in places

Pass 21 May 2015 38,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2014 29,401 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 20,801 miles

front tyres wearing low on shoulders

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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FT10 EHW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 FT10 EHW, 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 FT10 EHW registered?

FT10 EHW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2010.

Is FT10 EHW safe to buy?

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