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YE10 UVM

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,766 mi
Last recorded84,766 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE10 UVM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,766 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 79,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 69,011 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 55,740 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 55,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 44,208 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 36,020 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 36,013 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 34,136 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 34,134 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 32,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,607 miles

Engine cover and under try fitted

Under try fitted all under the car prevent inspection break pipes and some pushes

Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 24,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 21,429 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,700 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 UVM is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UVM, 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 YE10 UVM registered?

YE10 UVM is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 2 June 2010.

Is YE10 UVM safe to buy?

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