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YC10 XEN

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,907 mi
Last recorded66,907 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC10 XEN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 66,907 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 66,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,568 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 62,382 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 47,918 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 43,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 40,957 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 40,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 38,300 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,506 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 20,888 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,869 miles

Headlamp wash not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 19,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp wash not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (air leaking)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 18,885 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,026 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,673 miles

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

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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YC10 XEN is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC10 XEN, 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 YC10 XEN registered?

YC10 XEN is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 28 April 2010.

Is YC10 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC10 XEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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