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YH10 YSN

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 YSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 149,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides Slightly lipping on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged/ cracked lens. (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 141,021 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened but not excessively Slight lipping on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened but not excessively Slight lipping on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 19 Dec 2023 133,310 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides also lipped on edge. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight lipping on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad both sides getting low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm limit. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 1.6mm limit. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 5 Jan 2022 117,205 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 5 Jan 2022 117,205 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Both rings not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,911 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 97,300 miles

oil leak

rear brake pads getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,307 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,131 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,184 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,283 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 54,554 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,002 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 YSN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 YH10 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

YH10 YSN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is YH10 YSN safe to buy?

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