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VF10 GDV

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,315 mi
Last recorded132,315 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF10 GDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 132,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 117,290 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 100,490 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 100,490 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,490 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 91,919 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 83,920 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre 3mm heavily worn on outer

osf tyre worn on outer

Pass 13 Jun 2014 59,442 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,541 miles

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)

engine oil leaks

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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VF10 GDV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VF10 GDV, 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 VF10 GDV registered?

VF10 GDV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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The MOT history for VF10 GDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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