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NU60 XAE

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

31,637 mi
Last recorded31,637 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU60 XAE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 28,733 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 28,717 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 22,720 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 20,429 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 18,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 17,222 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 14,265 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 11,836 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 10,543 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,133 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 7,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 5,672 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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NU60 XAE is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 NU60 XAE, 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

How do I check the history of NU60 XAE?

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What year was NU60 XAE registered?

NU60 XAE is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 29 October 2010.

Is NU60 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU60 XAE 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.

Does NU60 XAE have outstanding finance?

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