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YH10 ZGE

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

176,629 mi
Last recorded176,629 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH10 ZGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 176,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 164,756 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 159,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 156,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 151,748 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 151,748 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 144,310 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 140,147 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 140,070 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,794 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 131,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 121,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2018 121,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 107,970 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,671 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 105,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 91,447 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,066 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 ZGE is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZGE, 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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YH10 ZGE is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2010.

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