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YF10 PDZ

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,074 mi
Last recorded142,074 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 PDZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 142,074 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 137,176 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2025 137,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2024 132,887 miles

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2024 132,282 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2023 128,306 miles

Offside Front tyre feathering outer edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,420 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2021 114,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,530 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 105,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear where shocker sits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 99,238 miles

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

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,874 miles

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

Offside Front alloy slight buckle

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both and both alloys slight buckle (4.1.E.1)

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 85,742 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,111 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,866 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 PDZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PDZ, 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 PDZ registered?

YF10 PDZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2010.

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