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OW60 GUX

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,609 mi
Last recorded119,609 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW60 GUX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 105,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 90,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R tyre unevenly worn - Inner tread bald

Fail 28 Jun 2023 90,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

O/S/R tyre unevenly worn - Inner tread bald

Pass 11 Jul 2022 78,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S Outer ball joint's on shock absorber mounting arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 67,318 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,797 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,230 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 60,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,595 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2015 53,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,463 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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 40,398 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 GUX is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GUX, 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

How do I check the history of OW60 GUX?

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What year was OW60 GUX registered?

OW60 GUX is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is OW60 GUX safe to buy?

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