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GF10 NDV

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,748 mi
Last recorded163,748 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF10 NDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 163,748 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 163,740 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 150,792 miles

Front Coolant leak coolant noted to be leaking at front of engine/around EGR area ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of front most arm perished and bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 150,792 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Coolant leak coolant noted to be leaking at front of engine/around EGR area ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush of front most arm perished and bonding failing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 142,557 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 142,557 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 132,647 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 124,089 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 116,982 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,680 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 99,335 miles

Central undertray fitted

Front undertray broken

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,840 miles

Nearside Front NAIL IN TYRE

Rear TYRES DOWN TO 3MM

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Apr 2016 78,728 miles

under trays fitted to chassis unable to inspect above

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,672 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,393 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,111 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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GF10 NDV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GF10 NDV, 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 GF10 NDV registered?

GF10 NDV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2010.

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