2010 BMW 525 3.0L Diesel · YL51 BER
2010 BMW 525 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2010. Recorded mileage 110,052 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YL51 BER Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 110,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YL51 BER MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 525 (YL51 BER) between December 2013 and June 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YL51 BER Mileage History
- 05/12/201328,091 mi
- 12/01/201539,833 mi+11,742 mi
- 29/12/201547,313 mi+7,480 mi
- 06/01/201755,659 mi+8,346 mi
- 05/04/201866,324 mi+10,665 mi
- 15/04/201976,177 mi+9,853 mi
- 16/04/201976,177 mi
- 16/04/202088,706 mi+12,529 mi
- 16/04/202088,706 mi
- 25/05/202194,562 mi+5,856 mi
- 23/05/2022105,101 mi+10,539 mi
- 23/05/2022105,101 mi
- 26/06/2025110,052 mi+4,951 mi
Average of roughly 7,092 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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