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EY10 EFK

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

111,188 mi
Last recorded111,188 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY10 EFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 111,188 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 101,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 91,477 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 91,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inner wheel (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 84,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 62,126 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 54,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 50,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 48,050 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 43,843 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,170 miles

emissions too low to measure

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,251 miles

emissions to low to measure

near side front tyre getting low on outer edge

near side rear tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,073 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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EY10 EFK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY10 EFK, 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

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What year was EY10 EFK registered?

EY10 EFK is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 March 2010.

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