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WHZ 525

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,073 mi
Last recorded108,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHZ 525
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 108,073 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin the brake pads depth 1.5 mm at the time of the test both side rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 97,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 97,161 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 85,126 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 85,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,750 miles

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

Offside Front tyre badly worn at edges

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,177 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 72,801 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 72,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2018 67,620 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 63,403 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,210 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,521 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 40,792 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,374 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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WHZ 525 is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc 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 WHZ 525, 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 WHZ 525 registered?

WHZ 525 is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2010.

Is WHZ 525 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHZ 525 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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