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YF10 OZU

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 OZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 118,322 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,950 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2023 100,009 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 148,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 84,968 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 84,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,825 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 77,010 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 113,059 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 102,411 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 102,411 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fited

Fail 10 Dec 2016 91,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

covers fited

Pass 14 Dec 2015 80,190 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 80,190 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2015 67,958 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 54,642 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 OZU is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YF10 OZU, 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 YF10 OZU registered?

YF10 OZU is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 11 June 2010.

Is YF10 OZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF10 OZU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF10 OZU have outstanding finance?

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