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YA10 DZY

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,416 mi
Last recorded82,416 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 DZY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 82,416 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 77,769 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 59,925 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 59,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 42,847 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 40,748 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 40,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,037 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,298 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 37,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 34,408 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,860 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 29,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 24,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 19,044 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 19,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 16,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 16,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 13,704 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 13,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YA10 DZY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA10 DZY, 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 YA10 DZY registered?

YA10 DZY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2010.

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The MOT history for YA10 DZY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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