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DE60 JFG

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,631 mi
Last recorded150,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE60 JFG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 150,631 miles

"Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine. Bay."

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Reduced damping effect (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 150,631 miles

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

"Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine. Bay."

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury Reduced damping effect (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 145,181 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,789 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 11 Jul 2022 132,214 miles

Front Lower engine area has sign of oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2021 127,832 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 123,861 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 123,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 120,034 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 117,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 94,801 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 79,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 76,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 71,080 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,155 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DE60 JFG is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DE60 JFG, 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 DE60 JFG registered?

DE60 JFG is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is DE60 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE60 JFG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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