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OY10 VLM

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,676 mi
Last recorded129,676 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 VLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 129,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 104,972 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back /dust plate missing

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 104,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake back /dust plate missing

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 82,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 82,368 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working both sides (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,075 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,621 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 40,664 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 31,790 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 31,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,170 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 20,385 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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OY10 VLM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OY10 VLM, 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 OY10 VLM registered?

OY10 VLM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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