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YK60 HLV

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,571 mi
Last recorded134,571 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 HLV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 134,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,593 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2024 184,120 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff bush worn

Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,064 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,309 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 80,021 miles

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 31 Aug 2018 75,861 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,861 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 75,794 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,427 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 36,479 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 24,465 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,351 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 24,183 miles

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 24,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn.

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HLV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc 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 YK60 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

YK60 HLV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2010.

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