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FV10 FVK

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,625 mi
Last recorded131,625 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 FVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,625 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 128,367 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2021 128,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 124,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 111,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 104,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2017 95,849 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2016 88,544 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,071 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 83,024 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 69,870 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,771 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 59,771 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 59,623 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 59,623 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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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FV10 FVK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FV10 FVK, 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 FV10 FVK registered?

FV10 FVK is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2010.

Is FV10 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV10 FVK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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