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WJ60 FMG

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,973 mi
Last recorded120,973 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ60 FMG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 120,973 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 117,384 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 116,189 miles

Offside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 114,293 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 97,002 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 97,002 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested No headlights working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads friction material less than backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 86,911 miles

Central rear view mirror missing at time of test

Engine cover under tray and plastic coves fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central rear view mirror missing at time of test

Engine cover under tray and plastic coves fitted obscuring tester's view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 79,127 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Pass 19 May 2017 69,411 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material less than backing plate (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to exhaust - front flanges

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring tester's view

Slight corrosion to rear brake ferrules

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on 5mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres on 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 61,322 miles

front brake pads and discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,055 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,311 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,513 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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WJ60 FMG is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 WJ60 FMG, 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 WJ60 FMG registered?

WJ60 FMG is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 2 September 2010.

Is WJ60 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ60 FMG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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