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6 DSG

2010 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

49,987 mi
Last recorded49,987 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 DSG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 49,987 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2019 46,190 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 37,527 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath the vehicle

Pass 24 May 2017 30,439 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 20,430 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 20,430 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 20,382 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 18,737 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 15,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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6 DSG is a 2010 BMW 523 in Gold with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 6 DSG, 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 6 DSG registered?

6 DSG is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 9 April 2010.

Is 6 DSG safe to buy?

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