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YC10 CVY

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,184 mi
Last recorded171,184 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 CVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 171,184 miles

Engine bay covers & Undertrays fitted (as standard) obscuring some testable items

Nearside front tyre is worn on the inner & outer edges

Nearside rear wheel has had a repair

Pass 21 May 2018 148,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel rim showing signs of repair

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 127,304 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Tyre,wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2016 111,285 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 111,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 95,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight uneven tyre tread wear to inner edges of both rear tyres

slight uneven tyre tread wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 6 May 2014 70,570 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 70,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre 2.9mm close to legal limit

osr tyre 2.8mm close to legal limit

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,009 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 CVY is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 CVY, 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 CVY registered?

YC10 CVY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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