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YF59 CVB

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

80,165 mi
Last recorded80,165 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 80,165 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 80,165 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 73,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 65,347 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,455 miles

Central Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Central Front Upper ENGINE COVER FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 26 Feb 2022 56,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,967 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,913 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2019 45,744 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2753019 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2753019 (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 36,897 miles

full under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2016 33,002 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 28,491 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,888 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 18,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YF59 CVB is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 YF59 CVB, 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

How do I check the history of YF59 CVB?

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What year was YF59 CVB registered?

YF59 CVB is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2010.

Is YF59 CVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 CVB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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