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YH10 NRL

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

138,018 mi
Last recorded138,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 NRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 138,018 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 133,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, part of the brake hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 133,584 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear, part of brake hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,558 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,771 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,107 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 99,107 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,510 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,220 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 58,007 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,227 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,401 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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YH10 NRL is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH10 NRL, 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 YH10 NRL registered?

YH10 NRL is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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