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YR60 ECF

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,218 mi
Last recorded166,218 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR60 ECF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 166,218 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 156,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 144,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 144,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 132,067 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 132,065 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 120,878 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 111,948 miles

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 5 Dec 2018 111,948 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 9 Dec 2017 106,015 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 106,013 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,869 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,048 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 73,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2013 62,987 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2013 62,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 62,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,465 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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YR60 ECF is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YR60 ECF, 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 YR60 ECF registered?

YR60 ECF is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2010.

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