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YK60 MYF

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,630 mi
Last recorded81,630 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK60 MYF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 81,630 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 81,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,101 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 75,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 68,207 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 68,207 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 61,187 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,686 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 54,686 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 49,993 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 49,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,531 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 42,531 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And separating. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 35,456 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 28,998 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 22,327 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 22,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 19,360 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

signs of wear to rear inner brake pads

Pass 18 Aug 2014 15,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YK60 MYF is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc 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 YK60 MYF, 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 YK60 MYF registered?

YK60 MYF is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 7 September 2010.

Is YK60 MYF safe to buy?

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