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YA10 FPP

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,556 mi
Last recorded130,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 FPP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 130,556 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 130,556 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 117,257 miles

nearside front and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints have small amount of play in them (arm at bottom of shock)

Pass 11 Jan 2022 112,154 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 106,903 miles

front brake pads worn

noise front brakes

Pass 30 Oct 2019 100,653 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 93,361 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 93,361 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,786 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 75,184 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 74,767 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,287 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 55,096 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,431 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 FPP is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FPP, 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 FPP registered?

YA10 FPP is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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The MOT history for YA10 FPP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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