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SG60 SKO

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 69,474 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 66,823 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 66,431 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,543 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 58,008 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 56,395 miles

Pedestrian Protection system fault on dash

Fail 22 Feb 2021 56,395 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2020 55,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 50,970 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 48,229 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 48,228 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 44,675 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 44,675 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,817 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened iner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened iner surface (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 37,104 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened iner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened iner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,161 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 27,549 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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SG60 SKO is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver 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 SG60 SKO, 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 SG60 SKO registered?

SG60 SKO is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is SG60 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG60 SKO 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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