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OW60 GUO

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,130 mi
Last recorded150,130 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW60 GUO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 150,130 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

zero emissions test results

Fail 15 Oct 2019 150,124 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower center ball joint yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower center ball joint yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cords on inner edges + lump on outer sidewall 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

zero emissions test results

Pass 29 Apr 2019 146,140 miles

Front head lamp washers not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,438 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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,925 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre wearing low on outer shoulder & tread cut

OSF tyre wearing low on inner/outer shoulders & tread cut

Fail 19 Apr 2017 112,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

NSF tyre wearing low on outer shoulder & tread cut

OSF tyre wearing low on inner/outer shoulders & tread cut

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,429 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 90,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,413 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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OW60 GUO is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OW60 GUO, 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 OW60 GUO registered?

OW60 GUO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2010.

Is OW60 GUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW60 GUO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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