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YK60 OMS

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

193,276 mi
Last recorded193,276 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 OMS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 193,276 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Fail 23 Jan 2024 193,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 23 Jan 2023 189,520 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 189,487 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 178,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks under shield obscures view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

check tyre pressure light on

Pass 15 Jan 2021 167,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 154,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 139,429 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 139,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 124,096 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,999 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 87,571 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 70,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 48,659 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 OMS is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OMS, 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 OMS registered?

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

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