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YF59 BXY

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,452 mi
Last recorded163,452 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 BXY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2024 163,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 151,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 151,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 135,450 miles

Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 132,921 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 130,241 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 126,027 miles

Diff wet with oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2019 126,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Both rear tyres are worn in inner edges

Diff wet with oil

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2018 116,725 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,816 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,117 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,226 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,661 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 64,661 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 56,339 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,340 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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YF59 BXY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black 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 YF59 BXY, 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 YF59 BXY registered?

YF59 BXY is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2010.

Is YF59 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 BXY 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.

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