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GY10 VNV

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,902 mi
Last recorded168,902 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY10 VNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 168,902 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 158,811 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 158,810 miles

Lower Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 136,232 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 135,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,267 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 52,386 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges. second layer showing on nearside front

Pass 2 May 2017 32,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 31,264 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 25,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 15,987 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 15,987 miles

Emissions too clean to measure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VNV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY10 VNV, 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 GY10 VNV registered?

GY10 VNV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2010.

Is GY10 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY10 VNV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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