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OV60 ZRT

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

195,147 mi
Last recorded195,147 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV60 ZRT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 195,147 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 310,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 310,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm, play found using bar under wheel with vehicle lifted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 310,760 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps have been fitted with after market hid/led lights instead of halogen bulbs (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 302,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 290,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 280,102 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 269,318 miles

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 249,151 miles

under covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 3 Dec 2015 232,702 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Oil leak.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,035 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2013 93,099 miles

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

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

crack on n/s upper coner of windcreen outside the swept area

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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OV60 ZRT is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV60 ZRT, 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 OV60 ZRT registered?

OV60 ZRT is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2010.

Is OV60 ZRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV60 ZRT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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