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YK60 OCJ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,161 mi
Last recorded150,161 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 OCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 150,161 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 115,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 114,617 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 114,605 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 96,296 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 95,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in excess of 6mm Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 90,474 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 88,176 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 88,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,613 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,012 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 50,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 43,431 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 OCJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OCJ, 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 YK60 OCJ registered?

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

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