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YP10 DFN

2010 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,454 mi
Last recorded120,454 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP10 DFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 120,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

emissions blew zero

Fail 20 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

emissions blew zero

Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,702 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain testable components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,166 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 96,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 93,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 90,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,950 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 79,045 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,798 miles

under bonnet covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of certain components

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,483 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,547 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,078 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 29,989 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 29,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YP10 DFN is a 2010 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YP10 DFN, 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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YP10 DFN is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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