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WF10 VWL

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,137 mi
Last recorded161,137 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF10 VWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 161,137 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 143,180 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 116,666 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 112,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 108,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2022 108,498 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 105,593 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 105,593 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 102,361 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 102,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 96,840 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 85,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,950 miles

Front both tyres wearing on outer edge advise wheel alignment

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 68,890 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 59,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,103 miles

wear on outer edge of n/side front tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 38,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WF10 VWL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 WF10 VWL, 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 WF10 VWL registered?

WF10 VWL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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