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RV60 SWW

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,865 mi
Last recorded120,865 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV60 SWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 117,704 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,956 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 112,956 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 106,893 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 102,226 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 91,720 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 84,572 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 84,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2018 76,545 miles

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

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

N/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

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

O/S washer jet weak

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

O/S/R tyre worn close to wear markers

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 66,566 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 57,610 miles

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F suspension lower ball joints

Fail 10 Aug 2016 57,610 miles

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

Slight play in O/S/F and N/S/F suspension lower ball joints

Pass 24 Feb 2015 40,555 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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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RV60 SWW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV60 SWW, 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 RV60 SWW?

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What year was RV60 SWW registered?

RV60 SWW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2010.

Is RV60 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV60 SWW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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