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HN60 NTA

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,540 mi
Last recorded172,540 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN60 NTA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 172,540 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 172,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 155,954 miles

Nearside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 17 Apr 2024 155,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Electrical wiring insecure exhaust sensor wiring loose (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running light not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 138,168 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 138,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 112,117 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 99,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 91,545 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 91,545 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 76,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 57,535 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 37,385 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 32,866 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2015 32,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 28,322 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,414 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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HN60 NTA is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HN60 NTA, 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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HN60 NTA is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2010.

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