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VE10 VMF

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,022 mi
Last recorded178,022 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE10 VMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 178,022 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 178,022 miles

Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 158,645 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 158,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 141,126 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 114,589 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 87,453 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 80,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,266 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 69,026 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,169 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,791 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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VE10 VMF 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 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE10 VMF, 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 VE10 VMF registered?

VE10 VMF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 2 July 2010.

Is VE10 VMF safe to buy?

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