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WG10 MSY

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,573 mi
Last recorded102,573 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG10 MSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 93,469 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 84,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 72,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 66,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres have edge wear

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 64,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower [rear] suspension arm ball joint has play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 61,057 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,556 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Jun 2018 54,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,905 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jun 2017 49,905 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,227 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front track rod end ball joint has play, not excessive

Pass 24 Jun 2015 39,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind under-trays so not inspected

Pass 30 Jun 2014 32,638 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 32,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 26,350 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 26,334 miles

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

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 MSY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey 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 WG10 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

WG10 MSY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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