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BC11 YHZ

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,289 mi
Last recorded234,289 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 YHZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 234,289 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 234,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2025 222,046 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 210,707 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 210,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2023 199,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 190,429 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BC11 YHZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC11 YHZ, 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 BC11 YHZ registered?

BC11 YHZ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 1 January 2010.

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