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YC60 CSO

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,872 mi
Last recorded110,872 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 CSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 110,872 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracking... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracking... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracking... Maybe to excess with further inspection..? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 105,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle runs rough on idle

Pass 14 Feb 2024 103,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle runs rough on idle

Fail 13 Feb 2024 103,505 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

pre check clean plates and lamps dirty to excess

Pass 11 Feb 2022 97,455 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 94,746 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 92,756 miles

rear shock absorbers dust covers and bump stops deteriorated and nearside rear soft compared to offside.

Fail 10 Feb 2020 92,756 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

rear shock absorbers dust covers and bump stops deteriorated and nearside rear soft compared to offside.

Pass 16 Feb 2019 87,230 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,707 miles

Oil leak differential - drive shaft seal ()

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear suspension fault - lag in bag inflation possible leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,496 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 79,496 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 64,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 53,283 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 53,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front worn on both edges

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge to 0mm

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 31,394 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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YC60 CSO 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 YC60 CSO, 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 YC60 CSO registered?

YC60 CSO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2010.

Is YC60 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 CSO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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