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YH10 YZX

2010 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

227,532 mi
Last recorded227,532 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 YZX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 227,532 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 227,532 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,670 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 130,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 126,234 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 child seats in rear ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened maybe below manufactures specification (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 122,152 miles

Brake warning light on but brake pads are fine

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 122,108 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake warning light on but brake pads are fine

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 111,909 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,382 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 108,374 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2016 97,833 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 91,761 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 71,235 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 48,763 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 48,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YZX is a 2010 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YH10 YZX, 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 YH10 YZX registered?

YH10 YZX is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2010.

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