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YE10 OOD

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 OOD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 153,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 153,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 139,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 126,191 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 117,257 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 104,268 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 94,725 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 88,614 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,318 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,254 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,164 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 23 Jan 2017 59,164 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc slightly worn

front tyres wearing on inside

n/side rear tyre is wearing on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2016 48,791 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 39,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,068 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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YE10 OOD is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YE10 OOD, 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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YE10 OOD is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2010.

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