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SL10 GGX

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,572 mi
Last recorded111,572 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 GGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 111,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front advise nsf head lamp full of condensation but not affecting the head lamp beam pattern

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 111,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in tyre & cords & metal banding exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front advise nsf head lamp full of condensation but not affecting the head lamp beam pattern

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 108,028 miles

Nearside Front condensation in nearside front headlamp

Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected wheel speed sensor wiring chaffed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber body corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear shock absorber body corroded

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock absorber body corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear shock absorber body corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2021 102,215 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 100,735 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 95,940 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,000 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,000 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,512 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,970 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak engine

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,722 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,183 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,180 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 44,501 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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SL10 GGX is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SL10 GGX, 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 SL10 GGX registered?

SL10 GGX is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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