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LL10 ZYB

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

223,238 mi
Last recorded223,238 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL10 ZYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 223,238 miles

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Fail 7 Feb 2026 223,238 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Pass 25 Jan 2025 199,982 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 175,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 159,726 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 142,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 142,483 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn attached with shock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,812 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 111,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 98,344 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 98,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 84,376 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 74,766 miles

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

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

Rear differential bush split

Fail 8 Feb 2017 74,655 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear differential bush split

Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,531 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Feb 2016 60,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre worn on edge

Pass 24 Jan 2015 46,934 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,238 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 30,524 miles

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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LL10 ZYB is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LL10 ZYB, 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 LL10 ZYB registered?

LL10 ZYB is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2010.

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The MOT history for LL10 ZYB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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