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OU60 VTA

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,877 mi
Last recorded88,877 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU60 VTA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 88,877 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 83,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 76,136 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 76,136 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 72,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 68,040 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 68,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 59,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 53,753 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 53,753 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,175 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 45,151 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 38,778 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on outer edges on limit

Pass 24 Jan 2017 31,009 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 31,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 22,649 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 13,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,675 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 8,978 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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OU60 VTA is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc 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 OU60 VTA, 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 OU60 VTA registered?

OU60 VTA is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 23 December 2010.

Is OU60 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU60 VTA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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