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YK60 OMY

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,364 mi
Last recorded121,364 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 121,364 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 115,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 115,307 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,767 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 106,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 95,496 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 86,986 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 82,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 82,267 miles

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

Engine oil level low

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 71,085 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 71,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 52,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,754 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 31,750 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 31,750 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,740 miles

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

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 OMY is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 OMY, 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 OMY registered?

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

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