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ML10 YVU

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,358 mi
Last recorded122,358 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2018
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML10 YVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2018 122,358 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 122,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nail in tyre too. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2017 102,720 miles

Oil leak ()

covers fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 May 2016 77,189 miles

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in the tread. Not repairable, run flat tyres.

O/S/R pad wear indicator not in pad.

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

Fail 27 May 2016 77,165 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre has a nail in the tread. Not repairable, run flat tyres.

O/S/R pad wear indicator not in pad.

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 57,539 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 46,753 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 35,436 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside 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)

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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ML10 YVU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML10 YVU, 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 ML10 YVU registered?

ML10 YVU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is ML10 YVU safe to buy?

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