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YC10 AOH

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 AOH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 129,766 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 127,714 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))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 126,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 123,318 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 115,775 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 115,774 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 104,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 96,211 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 96,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 86,620 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 86,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 73,119 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 73,119 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

play in nsf lower arm ball joint

Pass 2 Feb 2017 60,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 47,144 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,714 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 26,375 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 AOH is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AOH, 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 AOH registered?

YC10 AOH is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2010.

Is YC10 AOH safe to buy?

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