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YC60 WGV

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,850 mi
Last recorded90,850 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC60 WGV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 90,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 90,848 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 84,490 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 74,406 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 74,405 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 68,820 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,857 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,121 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,842 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 55,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,690 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 47,025 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 41,033 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 41,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 24,817 miles

n/s front tyre has cut to side wall posibly caused by kerbing but not dangerous

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 WGV is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

YC60 WGV is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 13 December 2010.

Is YC60 WGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC60 WGV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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