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GY10 VKW

2010 BMW 525

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,069 mi
Last recorded173,069 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 VKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 173,069 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear coil springs

Pass 15 Jan 2021 169,065 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 165,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 158,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 147,962 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 147,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 139,469 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 132,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 124,250 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 124,200 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres bald inner edges 275 35r19 r/flat

n/s/f tyre worn on edges 245 40r19 r/flat

Pass 19 Apr 2013 108,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GY10 VKW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GY10 VKW, 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 GY10 VKW registered?

GY10 VKW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2010.

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