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YH10 ZCY

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

224,432 mi
Last recorded224,432 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 ZCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 224,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 214,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 203,896 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 197,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 191,323 miles

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

Offside Front windscreen washer poor

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 184,335 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (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 6 Jul 2020 172,365 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen Clip

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 172,224 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Screen Clip

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 157,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,748 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 125,842 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 109,882 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

TOO CLEASN TO REGISTER DIESEL EMISSDIONS.

Pass 14 May 2015 89,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 69,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 69,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 47,080 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2013 46,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZCY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YH10 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

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

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