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YF10 PKA

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,674 mi
Last recorded158,674 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 PKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 158,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 142,032 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 142,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2023 134,871 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 134,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 127,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,695 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 119,695 miles

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 115,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 109,355 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 109,352 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured inner rim cracked at previous repair/weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 96,177 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 85,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 74,398 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 60,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play outer on track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play outer on track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,433 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 PKA is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PKA, 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 PKA registered?

YF10 PKA is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2010.

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The MOT history for YF10 PKA shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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