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W20 CAH

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

138,056 mi
Last recorded138,056 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 CAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 138,056 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 129,546 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 121,372 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 112,362 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 105,722 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 100,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,855 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,890 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 87,890 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 76,279 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,007 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 55,940 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 46,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 34,461 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,412 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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W20 CAH is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 W20 CAH, 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

How do I check the history of W20 CAH?

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What year was W20 CAH registered?

W20 CAH is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is W20 CAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W20 CAH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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