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YB10 KYE

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,316 mi
Last recorded140,316 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB10 KYE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 140,316 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 140,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 133,843 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 127,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 115,037 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 108,558 miles

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

engine and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 103,405 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 97,236 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 84,707 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 82,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Cracked lens no white light showing (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Rust coming out of lower bush/mounting (2.7.4)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection ()

Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,303 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 66,303 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,593 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,036 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 31,600 miles

has a crack in screen outside swept area

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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YB10 KYE is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YB10 KYE, 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 YB10 KYE registered?

YB10 KYE is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2010.

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