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GL60 YFA

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

161,318 mi
Last recorded161,318 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL60 YFA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 161,318 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 146,549 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 146,538 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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 15 Nov 2023 124,641 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 124,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,816 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 141,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2020 130,444 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 130,408 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine front & main oil seal, and sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2019 74,716 miles

coolant light on

Pass 25 Sep 2018 111,724 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,921 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 48,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,824 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre with slight worn inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 32,506 miles

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

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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GL60 YFA is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 GL60 YFA, 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 GL60 YFA registered?

GL60 YFA is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 October 2010.

Is GL60 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL60 YFA 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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