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YK60 GZW

2010 BMW 525

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,691 mi
Last recorded107,691 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 GZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 107,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 103,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,553 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 99,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,948 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 93,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,268 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 81,268 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 75,571 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 66,638 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 58,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 52,337 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 45,507 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 45,507 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 27,297 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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YK60 GZW is a 2010 BMW 525 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YK60 GZW, 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 YK60 GZW registered?

YK60 GZW is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is YK60 GZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK60 GZW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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