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YB10 LBZ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,264 mi
Last recorded78,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 LBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 78,264 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 78,264 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 68,470 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 63,518 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 59,954 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 52,111 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 47,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 38,674 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 36,133 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 36,103 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 33,046 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,690 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 30,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers very weak. n/s jet not reaching screen (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 27,369 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,834 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YB10 LBZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YB10 LBZ, 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 YB10 LBZ registered?

YB10 LBZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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