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OW60 HVT

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,272 mi
Last recorded164,272 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW60 HVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 164,272 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 164,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 140,170 miles

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2021 140,164 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2020 132,584 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 120,734 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,400 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2017 97,140 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 97,068 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,468 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2015 56,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,466 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 HVT 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 OW60 HVT, 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 OW60 HVT registered?

OW60 HVT is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2010.

Is OW60 HVT safe to buy?

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