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YA10 ESU

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

75,486 mi
Last recorded75,486 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 ESU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 75,486 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 70,968 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 66,708 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 11 Nov 2022 63,945 miles

N/s/f tyre tread worn on outer edges and starting to perish.

Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,643 miles

Undertrays fitted.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,501 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 14 May 2018 42,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 42,040 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 40,134 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 38,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 37,051 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 34,392 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 29,201 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 23,004 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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YA10 ESU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YA10 ESU, 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 YA10 ESU registered?

YA10 ESU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 23 August 2010.

Is YA10 ESU safe to buy?

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