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AV60 KZK

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,531 mi
Last recorded145,531 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 KZK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,531 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 145,475 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 143,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 142,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,362 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 137,198 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 132,495 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 123,120 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 123,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2017 111,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 111,986 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 100,098 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 100,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked two cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,594 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 66,586 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,956 miles

near side front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

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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AV60 KZK 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 70.6%.

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 AV60 KZK, 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

How do I check the history of AV60 KZK?

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What year was AV60 KZK registered?

AV60 KZK is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2010.

Is AV60 KZK safe to buy?

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