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AK60 URS

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,373 mi
Last recorded128,373 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK60 URS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 128,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Has Water Ingress

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 128,339 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Has Water Ingress

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 124,741 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 120,031 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 120,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 114,145 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 109,175 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 22 Jan 2022 109,175 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 104,912 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 100,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,960 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 89,573 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 89,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 83,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 109,716 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,692 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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AK60 URS is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK60 URS, 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 AK60 URS registered?

AK60 URS is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 2010.

Is AK60 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK60 URS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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