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YC60 TCZ

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,980 mi
Last recorded120,980 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 TCZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 120,980 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 110,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,755 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 101,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 91,066 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,968 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 70,994 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,723 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 47,601 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 37,217 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 26,348 miles

front tyres low tread edges

Pass 22 Oct 2013 21,342 miles

Uneven front tyre wear

Fail 22 Oct 2013 21,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Uneven front tyre wear

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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YC60 TCZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC60 TCZ, 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 YC60 TCZ registered?

YC60 TCZ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 4 November 2010.

Is YC60 TCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 TCZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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