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WR10 HME

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,995 mi
Last recorded149,995 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR10 HME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 149,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 149,970 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 143,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 143,696 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested osf caliper leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 136,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 128,737 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,068 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 121,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,395 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 115,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,159 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 100,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,880 miles

front tyres are low on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2017 89,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres are low on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,017 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,505 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

Fail 15 Apr 2013 53,505 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/r tyre nailed

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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WR10 HME is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WR10 HME, 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 WR10 HME registered?

WR10 HME is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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The MOT history for WR10 HME shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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