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GY60 WAA

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,238 mi
Last recorded79,238 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY60 WAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit, worn on edges, heavily inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 75,055 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 68,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber support arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low in centre of tread. 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Shock absorber support arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 63,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 63,518 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 63,419 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 'Angel eye' (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 57,967 miles

manufacturers undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

injector leak

Pass 21 Oct 2019 49,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 42,358 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 38,014 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 33,285 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 33,285 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 29,251 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 24,913 miles

damp around fuel tank

Pass 31 Oct 2013 20,126 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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GY60 WAA is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GY60 WAA, 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 GY60 WAA registered?

GY60 WAA is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2010.

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