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LN60 YWK

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,898 mi
Last recorded56,898 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN60 YWK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 56,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 51,249 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 51,249 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2022 42,219 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 34,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 27,905 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 27,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 23,691 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 23,690 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 21,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 19,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,908 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 14,614 miles

Nearside Front sidewall cut but not to cord

Offside Rear has a nail

Pass 3 Sep 2014 11,797 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 9,098 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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LN60 YWK is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN60 YWK, 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 LN60 YWK registered?

LN60 YWK is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 17 September 2010.

Is LN60 YWK safe to buy?

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