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OY10 WZT

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,519 mi
Last recorded147,519 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY10 WZT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 147,519 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 142,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 225/55/17 tyre cut on inner side wall meets requirements

both front and rear prop shaft rubber mounts splitting

Fail 11 Oct 2024 142,711 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1/4 left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear 225/55/17 tyre cut on inner side wall meets requirements

both front and rear prop shaft rubber mounts splitting

Pass 12 Oct 2023 136,758 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer suspect alignment issue (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 131,223 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 126,926 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 126,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 120,445 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear prop shaft rubber mounting starting to split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear prop shaft rubber mounting starting to split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,305 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated sensor damaged (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 103,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 63,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 38,106 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,070 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 16,769 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 WZT is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WZT, 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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OY10 WZT is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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