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KU60 VWD

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,997 mi
Last recorded132,997 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU60 VWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 132,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pedestrian Protection Warning Lamp Illuminated

Fail 3 Feb 2026 132,986 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pedestrian Protection Warning Lamp Illuminated

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 128,376 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 128,369 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Wear Indicator Faulty (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 125,025 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 125,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake Pad Warning Light On (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides 3MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 117,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 117,584 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,704 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 109,704 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,400 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 100,400 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,422 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,724 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2018 82,664 miles

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

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

Engine Cover Fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 73,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 66,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,060 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 46,909 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 28,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KU60 VWD is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KU60 VWD, 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 KU60 VWD registered?

KU60 VWD is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2010.

Is KU60 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU60 VWD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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