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CK60 VHU

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,293 mi
Last recorded64,293 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK60 VHU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 64,293 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 64,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 61,391 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 44,371 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 33,245 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 33,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 31,496 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 29,421 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 25,288 miles

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

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,199 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 23,199 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 20,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2013 16,893 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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CK60 VHU is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK60 VHU, 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 CK60 VHU registered?

CK60 VHU is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 20 November 2010.

Is CK60 VHU safe to buy?

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