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YF10 VLT

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,839 mi
Last recorded163,839 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF10 VLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 163,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 155,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

drivetrain fault warning on display

Pass 27 Jul 2021 148,862 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% max 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 148,862 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% max 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 212,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 119,572 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 97,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

no emissions given (0%

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 79,323 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,018 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,020 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn odges

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 VLT is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

YF10 VLT is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2010.

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