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G10 STV

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

198,909 mi
Last recorded198,909 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG10 STV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 198,909 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 195,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 189,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 182,356 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2021 165,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 151,005 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 133,881 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 114,660 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 114,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 95,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 71,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 52,217 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 47,539 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 37,285 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,757 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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G10 STV 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 G10 STV, 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 G10 STV registered?

G10 STV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is G10 STV safe to buy?

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