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VN10 ETK

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,776 mi
Last recorded119,776 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 ETK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 119,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 27 Mar 2026 119,776 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,525 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 115,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 112,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 107,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 99,172 miles

full bay covers and trims fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2021 94,767 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2020 87,196 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 80,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 67,236 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 64,314 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 50,902 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,726 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,907 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)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,907 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 18,723 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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VN10 ETK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN10 ETK, 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 VN10 ETK registered?

VN10 ETK is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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