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YC60 VCO

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,343 mi
Last recorded120,343 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 VCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 120,343 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 112,028 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 107,415 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads worn

Pass 14 Nov 2022 101,963 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,609 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,745 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 85,042 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 85,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn trailing joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 77,935 miles

Emissions too clean to be tested

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 65,120 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slight smearing.

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges.

Fail 6 Apr 2017 65,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front wiper blades slight smearing.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 58,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,980 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 41,677 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 VCO is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC60 VCO, 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 VCO registered?

YC60 VCO is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2010.

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