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AA02 FAD

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,191 mi
Last recorded63,191 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA02 FAD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 63,191 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 62,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 62,475 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 61,373 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,263 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 59,616 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,662 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 56,855 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 53,762 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,612 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,178 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 38,057 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,427 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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AA02 FAD is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AA02 FAD, 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 AA02 FAD registered?

AA02 FAD is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 20 September 2010.

Is AA02 FAD safe to buy?

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