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YC10 AEU

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 AEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 132,055 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 128,101 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 124,568 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 115,608 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 104,711 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 96,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 87,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 84,384 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 84,379 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,060 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 66,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 52,291 miles

front tyres wearing outside and front screen cracked.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 52,291 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing outside and front screen cracked.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 46,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 46,185 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,715 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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YC10 AEU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC10 AEU, 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 YC10 AEU registered?

YC10 AEU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2010.

Is YC10 AEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 AEU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC10 AEU have outstanding finance?

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