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253X218

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

65,800 mi
Last recorded65,800 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253X218
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 65,800 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 61,083 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 56,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,792 miles

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

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

nsf brake backing plate insecure , osf brake backing plate missing .

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,792 miles

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

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

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

nsf brake backing plate insecure , osf brake backing plate missing .

Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,858 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres at 2mm tread depth

Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,283 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 46,175 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre perishing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,062 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 36,423 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,118 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,269 miles

O/S/R tyre soft.

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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253X218 is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 253X218, 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 253X218 registered?

253X218 is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 6 August 2010.

Is 253X218 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 253X218 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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