CarVerify

Free Car Check

GD10 DWF

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,078 mi
Last recorded160,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD10 DWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 160,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 144,668 miles

o/s/f tyre's nailed , marked with chalk

Fail 9 Jul 2025 144,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower suspension arm (back ball joint , marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm ( back arm bush that shock bolts through) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f tyre's nailed , marked with chalk

Pass 18 Jul 2024 131,517 miles

n/s/f tyre's outer edge low 2mm

Pass 18 Jul 2023 123,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 117,445 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel ball joint

Fail 7 Jul 2022 117,445 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight lift in n/s/f lower swivel ball joint

Pass 19 Jul 2021 109,740 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 109,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 104,344 miles

both number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,584 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 7 Sep 2018 90,059 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 90,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,327 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,484 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2016 70,484 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,077 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 44,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GD10 DWF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GD10 DWF, 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

How do I check the history of GD10 DWF?

You can check the full history of GD10 DWF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GD10 DWF registered?

GD10 DWF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2010.

Is GD10 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD10 DWF shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD10 DWF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GD10 DWF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.