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YD10 KTN

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

179,855 mi
Last recorded179,855 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD10 KTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 179,855 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 170,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 164,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dee mounting bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear o/s advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes have age related perishing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 164,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear o/s advise replace (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes have age related perishing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 149,045 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 5 Nov 2021 135,917 miles

DPF warning illuminated on center dash multi function display

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 135,871 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on previous weld repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

DPF warning illuminated on center dash multi function display

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 119,676 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

plastic covers restricting view of some components underbody

Pass 18 Jun 2019 97,253 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,769 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine oil l,ow

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,215 miles

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jun 2016 45,342 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 45,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,969 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 41,956 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,695 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,329 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 KTN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 YD10 KTN, 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 YD10 KTN registered?

YD10 KTN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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