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VU60 URH

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,376 mi
Last recorded159,376 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU60 URH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 159,376 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 159,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2016 58,028 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 49,228 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 49,130 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

vehicle tested in wet coditions

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,572 miles

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

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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VU60 URH is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VU60 URH, 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 VU60 URH registered?

VU60 URH is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2010.

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