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KY60 UMU

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,142 mi
Last recorded88,142 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY60 UMU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2025 88,142 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 86,868 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,787 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 57,092 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 46,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,503 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 37,511 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 34,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 31,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 27,641 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,262 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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KY60 UMU is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 KY60 UMU, 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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What year was KY60 UMU registered?

KY60 UMU is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is KY60 UMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY60 UMU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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