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YL10 RKV

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,621 mi
Last recorded128,621 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 RKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 128,621 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 124,491 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 124,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 110,195 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 110,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 104,369 miles

Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S N/S FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 99,414 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,892 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 77,629 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 67,895 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,902 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 41,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 32,240 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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YL10 RKV is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YL10 RKV, 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 YL10 RKV registered?

YL10 RKV is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 10 May 2010.

Is YL10 RKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL10 RKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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