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MF60 FHW

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,110 mi
Last recorded99,110 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF60 FHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 99,110 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF lower suspension arm (rear) ball joints have slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 99,110 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF inner brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF lower suspension arm (rear) ball joints have slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF lower rear suspension arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 93,273 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF lower rear suspension arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in zone B of windscreen (Not affecting drivers view) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 65,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 52,878 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 52,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 37,583 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,407 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 29,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 21,824 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2013 21,824 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

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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MF60 FHW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF60 FHW, 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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MF60 FHW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2010.

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