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YD10 KTV

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,401 mi
Last recorded155,401 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 155,401 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 148,864 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 148,860 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 144,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 139,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 123,205 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 123,203 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 108,995 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 108,994 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,800 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,759 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 86,673 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,459 miles

engine covers fitted.

unable to detect peak on emissions no print out.

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 78,459 miles

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

engine covers fitted.

unable to detect peak on emissions no print out.

undertrays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 19 May 2016 73,205 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,658 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 49,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 28 Apr 2014 49,262 miles

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

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

small stone chips front windscreen.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmisions are too low, acceleration was not detected.

Fail 29 Apr 2013 35,974 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmisions are too low, acceleration was not detected.

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 KTV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KTV, 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 KTV registered?

YD10 KTV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2010.

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