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YF10 AYW

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 AYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 112,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 112,004 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 107,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 93,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,875 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,744 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,754 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 72,781 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint NS/OS (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 60,710 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,453 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,370 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 30,810 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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YF10 AYW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YF10 AYW, 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 YF10 AYW registered?

YF10 AYW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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