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GY60 WLH

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,242 mi
Last recorded164,242 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY60 WLH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 164,242 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2022 138,318 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 123,902 miles

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

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))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,153 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 110,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2018 108,834 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 94,991 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 80,848 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 72,272 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers

nail in offside front tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2015 72,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

child seat fitted

engine covers

nail in offside front tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on dash

emissions too clean to test

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,560 miles

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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GY60 WLH is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WLH, 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 WLH registered?

GY60 WLH is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2010.

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