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LY60 YVK

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,889 mi
Last recorded86,889 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY60 YVK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 86,889 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 86,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 81,051 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 81,051 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 76,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,270 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 65,122 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 60,134 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2018 53,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 45,064 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,477 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,469 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,072 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 33,737 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 26,109 miles

Rear pads low 5mm

Fail 8 Oct 2013 26,109 miles

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

Rear pads low 5mm

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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LY60 YVK is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY60 YVK, 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 LY60 YVK registered?

LY60 YVK is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 1 November 2010.

Is LY60 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY60 YVK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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