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YK60 VLF

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,372 mi
Last recorded123,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 123,372 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,605 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 100,072 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 100,070 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,378 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 91,345 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))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,618 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 80,782 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 80,780 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 75,475 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 68,268 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 61,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 53,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 46,054 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 36,924 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,359 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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YK60 VLF is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 57,586 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YK60 VLF, 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 YK60 VLF?

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What year was YK60 VLF registered?

YK60 VLF is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 9 September 2010.

Is YK60 VLF safe to buy?

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