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Y99 GLN

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

37,217 mi
Last recorded37,217 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 GLN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 37,217 miles

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 37,215 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 31,185 miles

Central Lower vehicle covers and under trays covering some components

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 23,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 22,749 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 17,958 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 12,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 6,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 6,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 6,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly mounted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 6,076 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 6,076 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 5,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 5,652 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 5,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 4,329 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 2,696 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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Y99 GLN is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 57,586 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y99 GLN, 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 Y99 GLN?

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What year was Y99 GLN registered?

Y99 GLN is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is Y99 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y99 GLN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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