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AF60 UCB

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,636 mi
Last recorded123,636 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 UCB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,636 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 123,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coolant leak (radiator hose) ()

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))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,334 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 118,310 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Lamp Cluster Lense (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 113,281 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 93,768 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 93,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,174 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2016 81,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,120 miles

Front brake pads low

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,684 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 523?

Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
5,849
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
20,979
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,085
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,427
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,143
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,285
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AF60 UCB is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2010 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 57,586 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 523 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 17,201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF60 UCB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 523 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF60 UCB is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 10 September 2010.

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