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AJ10 CPE

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,269 mi
Last recorded116,269 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 CPE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 116,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 116,269 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 106,872 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 102,791 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 95,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,670 miles
Pass 2 May 2021 84,358 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 84,095 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 82,243 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front/Rear slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge and bad condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side + nearside rear Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,270 miles

Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 66,498 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,804 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,679 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,759 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs heavely lipped

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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AJ10 CPE is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 AJ10 CPE, 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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AJ10 CPE is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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