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YG10 XCW

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,459 mi
Last recorded78,459 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG10 XCW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 78,459 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 77,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 69,740 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 60,620 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 53,725 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 50,174 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 43,250 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 37,192 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,398 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 19,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,788 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,905 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 10,514 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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YG10 XCW is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG10 XCW, 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 YG10 XCW registered?

YG10 XCW is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 17 March 2010.

Is YG10 XCW safe to buy?

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