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FY10 ZPO

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,897 mi
Last recorded127,897 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY10 ZPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 127,897 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 127,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 121,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 121,918 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 117,571 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 113,867 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 109,456 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 109,451 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 105,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 105,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,001 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 78,131 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 11 Mar 2015 68,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,803 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp washing system inoprotive but not fitted in conjunction of hid headlamps

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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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FY10 ZPO is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY10 ZPO, 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 FY10 ZPO registered?

FY10 ZPO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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