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YC60 SMU

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

227,412 mi
Last recorded227,412 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 SMU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 227,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2025 227,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake backing plate insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 221,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated to differential (6.1.7 (d) (i))

rear differential front rubber mounts split

Pass 8 Dec 2023 214,391 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 210,811 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 201,119 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 190,964 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 177,494 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 156,823 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn slightly on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,614 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On its inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted under vehicle

Pass 14 Dec 2016 112,338 miles

Both rear tyres approaching the wear bars

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 112,338 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear tyres approaching the wear bars

Engine covers fitted

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 86,834 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,642 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 59,642 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 35,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 35,513 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 34,100 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 SMU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc 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 SMU, 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.

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What year was YC60 SMU registered?

YC60 SMU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 29 November 2010.

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