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GK60 AXR

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,873 mi
Last recorded62,873 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK60 AXR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,873 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 62,170 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 60,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,776 miles

Rear all three differential bushes are perished

Fail 2 Feb 2023 59,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect water ingress in lamp (4.1.2 (c))

Rear all three differential bushes are perished

Pass 9 Feb 2022 56,987 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear pads crumbling

Pass 18 Feb 2021 56,282 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 56,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,343 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 54,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 52,492 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 49,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 46,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,711 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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GK60 AXR 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 GK60 AXR, 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 GK60 AXR registered?

GK60 AXR is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 6 September 2010.

Is GK60 AXR safe to buy?

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