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YF59 XTJ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,424 mi
Last recorded130,424 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 XTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 130,424 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 130,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2025 124,744 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 120,085 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,297 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 114,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 108,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 101,569 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm of assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 101,569 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm of assembly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 86,707 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 76,217 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,035 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,131 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,082 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,213 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 XTJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XTJ, 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 YF59 XTJ registered?

YF59 XTJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2010.

Is YF59 XTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF59 XTJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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