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YC10 OKV

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,754 mi
Last recorded136,754 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 OKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 136,754 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 127,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 118,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,022 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 100,680 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35 R19 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 92,508 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2021 92,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,245 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2018 76,966 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 70,369 miles

Nearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE NEAR LIMITS 245/35/19Y

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear LAMP LENS CRACKED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,188 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 59,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 53,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 53,237 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 47,608 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,177 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 OKV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OKV, 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 OKV registered?

YC10 OKV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2010.

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The MOT history for YC10 OKV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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