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A2 NBJ

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,073 mi
Last recorded147,073 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 147,073 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 147,071 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 May 2025 126,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 105,651 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 90,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 75,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 59,324 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2020 46,992 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 45,991 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,286 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,549 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,021 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 23,238 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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A2 NBJ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 A2 NBJ, 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 A2 NBJ registered?

A2 NBJ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is A2 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 NBJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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