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NK10 GZA

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,160 mi
Last recorded189,160 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK10 GZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 189,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 159,871 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2024 159,871 miles

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2022 139,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,362 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 106,767 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 106,766 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 98,085 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 88,234 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,934 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 65,934 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 57,387 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 57,387 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,800 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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NK10 GZA is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NK10 GZA, 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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NK10 GZA is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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