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VX60 LCG

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX60 LCG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,939 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 119,894 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured x4 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel has previous repairs

Pass 17 Aug 2024 114,032 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2023 110,514 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 104,930 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 104,917 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2022 104,917 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 97,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 88,449 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 82,475 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,234 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,424 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 61,392 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 46,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,142 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,206 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 21,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,838 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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VX60 LCG is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX60 LCG, 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 VX60 LCG registered?

VX60 LCG is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2010.

Is VX60 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX60 LCG shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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