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M5 GGM

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,740 mi
Last recorded114,740 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 GGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 114,740 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 114,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 109,257 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 98,201 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 91,251 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))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 91,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,210 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,149 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 73,653 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,360 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 57,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn outside edge.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 49,252 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outside edge.

Wipers smeary.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,918 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 27,202 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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M5 GGM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 M5 GGM, 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 M5 GGM registered?

M5 GGM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is M5 GGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 GGM shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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