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WG10 DTV

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,468 mi
Last recorded173,468 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 DTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 173,468 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 162,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x55x17 2-4-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 225x55x17 3-4-1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible over inflation 225x55x17 5-3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop cushion starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

undertrays coated in oil

Fail 13 Jul 2024 162,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x55x17 2-4-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge 225x55x17 3-4-1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible over inflation 225x55x17 5-3-5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop cushion starting to split (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays coated in oil

Pass 4 Jul 2023 154,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 147,828 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 141,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,812 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 125,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 112,151 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 112,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 98,141 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 98,141 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 86,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,447 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,798 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake discs worn

wipers smearing screen

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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WG10 DTV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG10 DTV, 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 WG10 DTV registered?

WG10 DTV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2010.

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