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YG10 WMW

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

304,463 mi
Last recorded304,463 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 WMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 304,463 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 290,099 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 290,099 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 278,376 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides tread depth - centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 165,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 165,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 155,692 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 149,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 140,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 129,207 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

rear seat belts not fully inspected child seats fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,118 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 107,378 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,299 miles

Under-tray and engine covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 90,052 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,052 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,647 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,893 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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YG10 WMW is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YG10 WMW, 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 YG10 WMW registered?

YG10 WMW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2010.

Is YG10 WMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG10 WMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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