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GX10 WFS

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

200,700 mi
Last recorded200,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX10 WFS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 200,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Fail 28 Jun 2025 200,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 182,382 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 164,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 137,214 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyre's worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyre's cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyre's worn close to minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 105,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front road wheel damaged outer rim

Fail 21 Feb 2020 105,753 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid on tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front road wheel damaged outer rim

Pass 16 Feb 2019 89,448 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 73,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 63,564 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,528 miles

Minor corrosion beginning to form on front brake discs inner faces

Nearside Front Tyre, deep cut to edge of tread, but not to cords

Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,311 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 29,268 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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GX10 WFS is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GX10 WFS, 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 GX10 WFS registered?

GX10 WFS is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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