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T2 YKG

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

144,391 mi
Last recorded144,391 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 YKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 144,391 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 137,059 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,217 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,258 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,533 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 107,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 101,052 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 94,567 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 83,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 75,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 49,532 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 47,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 47,627 miles

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

both rear tyres in poor condtion (perished)

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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T2 YKG is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T2 YKG, 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 T2 YKG registered?

T2 YKG is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2010.

Is T2 YKG safe to buy?

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