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YD10 BZN

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

175,307 mi
Last recorded175,307 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 BZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 175,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 166,325 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexi hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front suspension ( back) arms , inner bushes perishing

both front suspension ( front) arms, inner bushes perishing

n/s/r shock light misting of oil

Pass 14 Mar 2024 157,402 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2023 149,107 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 133,748 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 122,331 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 122,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bridgestone 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working replaced h8 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,088 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 60,070 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,952 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,573 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 37,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,037 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 26,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 20,458 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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YD10 BZN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YD10 BZN, 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 YD10 BZN registered?

YD10 BZN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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