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MF10 FCU

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,010 mi
Last recorded158,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF10 FCU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 158,010 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2023 149,318 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 143,669 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 143,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 128,861 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 121,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play to rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 109,731 miles

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

Undercovers Obscuring Most Underside Components

Fail 9 Feb 2019 109,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Undercovers Obscuring Most Underside Components

Pass 29 Mar 2018 99,032 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 99,032 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,143 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,962 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,350 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,097 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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MF10 FCU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MF10 FCU, 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 MF10 FCU registered?

MF10 FCU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2010.

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