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YC10 UBN

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

270,024 mi
Last recorded270,024 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 UBN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 270,024 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 267,072 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 265,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 261,516 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 250,530 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 237,150 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 213,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wear sensor close to lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2018 187,545 miles

Central stop lamp not illuminating

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack by U/J into rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 169,231 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

dpf warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2016 146,133 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 120,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,988 miles

both front tyres getting low on edge

Fail 29 May 2014 95,274 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 68,398 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 UBN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UBN, 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 UBN registered?

YC10 UBN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 22 April 2010.

Is YC10 UBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 UBN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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