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YC60 VKZ

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,478 mi
Last recorded136,478 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 VKZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 136,478 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 121,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,089 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 73,292 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 73,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,918 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 68,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 65,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 65,292 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 61,606 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 61,606 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 57,577 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 49,711 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 49,711 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 42,591 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 42,591 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,571 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 24,420 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 24,370 miles

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

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 VKZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YC60 VKZ, 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

How do I check the history of YC60 VKZ?

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What year was YC60 VKZ registered?

YC60 VKZ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 15 December 2010.

Is YC60 VKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 VKZ shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC60 VKZ have outstanding finance?

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