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VN60 VMF

2010 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,168 mi
Last recorded138,168 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN60 VMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 138,168 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Gearbox mounting defective rear diff bushes worn an splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2025 126,464 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2025 126,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jul 2024 117,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,815 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2022 106,218 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside Front Lower Bushes Mounted In Lower Suspension Arms Worn/Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Bushes Worn/Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 106,218 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Tyre Incorrect Size Nearside Front 245/45R19. Should Be 245/40R19 Run Flats (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside Front Lower Bushes Mounted In Lower Suspension Arms Worn/Deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Front Lower Arms, Bushes Worn/Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 101,363 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 101,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,612 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 95,397 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,215 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 78,039 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,024 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,111 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,366 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 54,112 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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VN60 VMF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN60 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.

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What year was VN60 VMF registered?

VN60 VMF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2010.

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