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DE60 JFN

2010 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,587 mi
Last recorded78,587 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE60 JFN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 78,587 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 78,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 76,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 75,063 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 73,659 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 70,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 67,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 65,228 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 65,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,807 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,769 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 54,423 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing across the screen but still clearing the water.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 51,774 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 51,774 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 45,472 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,925 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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DE60 JFN is a 2010 BMW 523 in Gold 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 JFN, 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 DE60 JFN registered?

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

Is DE60 JFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE60 JFN 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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