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YC10 OFK

2010 BMW 525

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 OFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 116,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 112,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 106,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 102,843 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 97,371 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,994 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 95,994 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 94,195 miles

Offside Front Amber marker light not working not testable item

Pass 8 Mar 2018 89,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 82,082 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,858 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 75,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,787 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,068 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 39,799 miles

n/s/r tyre bald inner edge

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 OFK is a 2010 BMW 525 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OFK, 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 OFK registered?

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

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