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YR10 YSJ

2010 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,687 mi
Last recorded134,687 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 134,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 129,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 125,748 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 125,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2022 118,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 96,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,699 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,699 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 77,192 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,594 miles

nearside front tyre has a deepish cut to side wall

Fail 9 Apr 2015 66,594 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre has a deepish cut to side wall

Pass 20 Feb 2014 57,519 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 57,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,132 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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YR10 YSJ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YR10 YSJ, 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 YR10 YSJ registered?

YR10 YSJ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2010.

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The MOT history for YR10 YSJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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