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YT60 ZSZ

2010 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,556 mi
Last recorded150,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52588,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT60 ZSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 150,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 142,079 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 142,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 133,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 133,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 116,481 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,872 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight seepage around Rear Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,747 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 62,984 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 57,558 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2015 51,589 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 46,717 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 41,198 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,774 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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YT60 ZSZ is a 2010 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YT60 ZSZ, 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 YT60 ZSZ registered?

YT60 ZSZ is a 2010 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2010.

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