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277D204

2010 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,212 mi
Last recorded127,212 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration277D204
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 127,212 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 127,212 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,547 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 120,436 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 118,812 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 116,684 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 110,756 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 105,602 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 104,649 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition crack in zone B "swept area" greater than 40mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 87,863 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 75,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 24 May 2017 75,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 31 May 2016 68,915 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 60,468 miles

nsr tyre worn low and nail in tread

osr tyre worn low

Pass 14 May 2014 49,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 37,509 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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277D204 is a 2010 BMW 523 in Gold with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 277D204, 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.

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What year was 277D204 registered?

277D204 is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 26 June 2010.

Is 277D204 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 277D204 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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