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YC60 VLJ

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,822 mi
Last recorded126,822 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 126,822 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 122,916 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,097 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 111,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 101,242 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted restricting inspection of some testable items

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 93,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear differential damp

Fail 16 Jan 2020 93,221 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear differential damp

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,526 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 53,063 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,613 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 35,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 27,003 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 VLJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

YC60 VLJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2010.

Is YC60 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 VLJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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