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VK60 KCX

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,826 mi
Last recorded84,826 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK60 KCX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 84,826 miles

Diff bushes worn

Nearside Headlamp has condensation

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 80,746 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 76,368 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,959 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 66,836 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,287 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,687 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 52,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 48,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 44,182 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,649 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 40,646 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,817 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,711 miles

Both front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges - Advise replacement

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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VK60 KCX is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK60 KCX, 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 VK60 KCX?

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What year was VK60 KCX registered?

VK60 KCX is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 November 2010.

Is VK60 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK60 KCX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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