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AF60 UYZ

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

146,078 mi
Last recorded146,078 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 146,078 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 143,230 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,140 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 133,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 126,990 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 120,006 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 108,498 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 96,924 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,751 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,600 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s n/s lowers (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres o 3/mill

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,949 miles

Unable to carry out full engine inspection due to engine cover fitted

Unable to do full under vehicle checks due to under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 42,567 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 42,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 37,885 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 37,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UYZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UYZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF60 UYZ registered?

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

Is AF60 UYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF60 UYZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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