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LC60 FET

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,123 mi
Last recorded103,123 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 FET
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 103,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 97,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 90,654 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 90,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 86,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,472 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 82,472 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 69,556 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 69,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 59,231 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 36,046 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 35,003 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 32,785 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,396 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Dec 2015 25,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 19,795 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 19,795 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,941 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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LC60 FET is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LC60 FET, 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 LC60 FET registered?

LC60 FET is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 3 December 2010.

Is LC60 FET safe to buy?

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