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YH60 YMX

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,794 mi
Last recorded82,794 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH60 YMX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 82,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,797 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2023 75,105 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 75,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 70,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,856 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 59,383 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 53,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 46,887 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,601 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 40,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 34,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,556 miles

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

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

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

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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YH60 YMX is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH60 YMX, 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 YH60 YMX registered?

YH60 YMX is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 16 October 2010.

Is YH60 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH60 YMX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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