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BJ60 RNA

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,542 mi
Last recorded98,542 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 RNA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 98,542 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 92,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 89,204 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 89,186 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 86,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 83,067 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 78,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 71,953 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,746 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,615 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 44,204 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 41,006 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 22,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BJ60 RNA is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BJ60 RNA, 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 BJ60 RNA registered?

BJ60 RNA is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 2010.

Is BJ60 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ60 RNA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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