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YH10 ZDN

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

173,183 mi
Last recorded173,183 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 173,183 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 173,172 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 165,146 miles

Front bonnet secondary catch seized

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 157,774 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 157,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 150,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 141,930 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 135,610 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,015 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2017 122,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,683 miles

Front tyres edge wear.

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 115,683 miles

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

Front tyres edge wear.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 100,899 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,893 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 78,691 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 71,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,106 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 ZDN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

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

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