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WU60 RVO

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU60 RVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 125,250 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 115,277 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2025 115,277 miles

Front Position lamp not working nearside and offside loose connections (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2024 107,641 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,432 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 99,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 93,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,212 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 79,948 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 71,758 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 64,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 61,361 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)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 56,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2013 56,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WU60 RVO 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 WU60 RVO, 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 WU60 RVO?

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What year was WU60 RVO registered?

WU60 RVO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is WU60 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU60 RVO 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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