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DN60 AVG

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,263 mi
Last recorded147,263 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN60 AVG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 147,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 142,263 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 137,886 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 130,387 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 121,044 miles

Nearside Front headlight lense misting

both rear tyres wearing low

front jacking points missing

Fail 11 Jan 2022 121,042 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight lense misting

both rear tyres wearing low

front jacking points missing

Pass 4 Jan 2021 113,829 miles

both front plastic jacking points missing

front headlight aims becoming hard to read due to lenses

Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,727 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,789 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 88,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 76,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,661 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,254 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 37,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Oct 2013 37,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DN60 AVG is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black 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 DN60 AVG, 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 DN60 AVG registered?

DN60 AVG is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 25 October 2010.

Is DN60 AVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN60 AVG 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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