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Y900 FOS

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 FOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 101,888 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 93,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,651 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2022 85,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 77,318 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 65,825 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 6 Jan 2018 64,225 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 61,345 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Fail 12 Jan 2017 61,345 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad warning light on

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 61,077 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 61,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 45,764 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 45,762 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 44,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 37,060 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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Y900 FOS is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 Y900 FOS, 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 Y900 FOS registered?

Y900 FOS is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2010.

Is Y900 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y900 FOS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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