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GV10 ETL

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,076 mi
Last recorded187,076 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 ETL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 187,076 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively outer edges lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 172,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 143,555 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 143,555 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 126,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn bald, inner edge wearing bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner/outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 115,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,450 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 73,964 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 48,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GV10 ETL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 GV10 ETL, 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

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What year was GV10 ETL registered?

GV10 ETL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 12 June 2010.

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