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YC60 UVZ

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,902 mi
Last recorded142,902 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 UVZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 142,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 133,353 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 126,909 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 126,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 115,921 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 115,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 16 Sep 2021 104,202 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 93,800 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,132 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 70,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 57,779 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,877 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 4,667 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,034 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 27,077 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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YC60 UVZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

YC60 UVZ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 7 December 2010.

Is YC60 UVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 UVZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC60 UVZ have outstanding finance?

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