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YC60 VMH

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,468 mi
Last recorded153,468 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 VMH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 153,468 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2026 153,466 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 146,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 132,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 122,450 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 110,545 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 110,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 98,651 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 98,651 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 88,530 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 88,476 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 79,345 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 38,398 miles

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

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 VMH is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

YC60 VMH is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2010.

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The MOT history for YC60 VMH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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