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YH10 ZBZ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,021 mi
Last recorded108,021 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 ZBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 108,021 miles

Central Front Undertray fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and lower engine bay area

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded Small portion of spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 108,021 miles

Central Front Undertray fitted not allowing or obscuring view of certain components and lower engine bay area

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded Small portion of spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking but not excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 101,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 101,537 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 92,500 miles

both front tyres wear on edge

Fail 1 Dec 2017 92,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wear on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,800 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 79,800 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2015 66,271 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 40,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,058 miles

rear pads getting low

wipers start to smear

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 ZBZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

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

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