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YA10 EAK

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,915 mi
Last recorded62,915 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA10 EAK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 62,915 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 62,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 58,275 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 58,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 54,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged various cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 54,546 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged various cuts to tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 52,000 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,515 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,665 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,422 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 30,834 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 30,834 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,340 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 28,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 19,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 19,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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YA10 EAK is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YA10 EAK, 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 YA10 EAK registered?

YA10 EAK is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 22 July 2010.

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