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WG10 FCM

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,947 mi
Last recorded116,947 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 116,947 miles

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o/s rear tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 15 Mar 2021 111,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,347 miles

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Pass 16 Mar 2019 100,595 miles

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Fail 11 Mar 2019 100,593 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s front tyre bald on outer edge--advise to replace

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,499 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,162 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake check

Fail 8 Feb 2017 82,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm and bald on inner edge with cords exposed 225/55/17 fun flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake check

Pass 6 Feb 2016 65,972 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 65,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

brake check

Pass 16 Jan 2015 48,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,496 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 38,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FCM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 WG10 FCM, 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 WG10 FCM?

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What year was WG10 FCM registered?

WG10 FCM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2010.

Is WG10 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG10 FCM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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