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SG60 AAK

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,903 mi
Last recorded103,903 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG60 AAK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,903 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 91,188 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 91,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened top mount upper plastic cup damage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40R18 RUNFLAT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 75,635 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 70,255 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 70,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 58,560 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 58,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 47,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 43,377 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 43,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 28,231 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 23,264 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,981 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 16,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,735 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing edges slightly

rear tyres wearing inside edges

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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SG60 AAK is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SG60 AAK, 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 SG60 AAK registered?

SG60 AAK is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2010.

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