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EK60 HLC

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 HLC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 122,135 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 122,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 99,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 98,986 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,924 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 66,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm slight play in ball joint ( tie rod ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 62,408 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 58,841 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 55,885 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 49,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 42,263 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,263 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2017 40,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,835 miles

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

slight wear on front tyres on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2014 29,483 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK60 HLC is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 57,586 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EK60 HLC, 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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EK60 HLC is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2010.

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