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WV60 HPJ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,501 mi
Last recorded142,501 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV60 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 142,501 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 119,087 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,070 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 102,454 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 86,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 86,695 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,317 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,970 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 72,117 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2019 72,112 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,571 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 62,521 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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 13 Mar 2017 52,370 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and has outer sidewall damage

Pass 21 Jul 2014 37,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,481 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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WV60 HPJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey 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 WV60 HPJ, 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 WV60 HPJ registered?

WV60 HPJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2010.

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