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GV10 YCM

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,374 mi
Last recorded112,374 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 YCM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 112,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 104,891 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 97,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,753 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake Reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 85,211 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 78,255 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 78,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 68,968 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 62,985 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,108 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 52,433 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 46,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 39,738 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 32,842 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,405 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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GV10 YCM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 GV10 YCM, 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 GV10 YCM registered?

GV10 YCM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2010.

Is GV10 YCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV10 YCM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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