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BG60 NSF

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,957 mi
Last recorded28,957 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG60 NSF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 28,957 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 28,416 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 28,129 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 28,129 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 27,671 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 9 Dec 2021 27,223 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 8 Dec 2020 26,573 miles

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Fail 8 Dec 2020 26,573 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

under vehicle covers fitted restricting view of testable items

Pass 17 Dec 2019 26,030 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 26,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.65mm (275/35/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 24,758 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm. 275/35/19 y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 24,700 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged split (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm. 275/35/19 y run flat (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges. 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 23,313 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 23,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 21,835 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 19,509 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 17,175 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 14,053 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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BG60 NSF is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG60 NSF, 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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What year was BG60 NSF registered?

BG60 NSF is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 December 2010.

Is BG60 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG60 NSF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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