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GU10 HVH

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

176,568 mi
Last recorded176,568 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU10 HVH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 176,568 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 168,714 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 158,185 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 158,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 146,221 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 138,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 123,285 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 110,398 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 94,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,821 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 55,589 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,559 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 54,737 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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GU10 HVH is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GU10 HVH, 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 GU10 HVH registered?

GU10 HVH is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2010.

Is GU10 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU10 HVH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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