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GL10 MLU

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,551 mi
Last recorded153,551 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 MLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 153,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres not run flats

Fail 28 Dec 2016 153,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres not run flats

Pass 2 Jan 2016 132,690 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged small crack in rim, inner rim side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 106,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,649 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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GL10 MLU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL10 MLU, 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 GL10 MLU registered?

GL10 MLU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2010.

Is GL10 MLU safe to buy?

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