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LY10 KSO

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,339 mi
Last recorded122,339 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY10 KSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,773 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 121,773 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 98,392 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,484 miles

Front both front tyres the tread is lifting

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 29,311 miles

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

nsf tyre outter edge low

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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LY10 KSO is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LY10 KSO, 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 LY10 KSO registered?

LY10 KSO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 13 August 2010.

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