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LC60 FNF

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,401 mi
Last recorded98,401 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC60 FNF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 98,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 98,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective has condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 94,086 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 91,440 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,649 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 89,644 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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 21 Jun 2022 85,356 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,985 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 82,534 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 82,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 79,673 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 79,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,045 miles

slight engine oil leaks noted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,831 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped.

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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 26 Nov 2013 43,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 FNF is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

LC60 FNF is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 2010.

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