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AV10 FFT

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,159 mi
Last recorded61,159 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 FFT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 61,159 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 58,707 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2022 53,096 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 51,736 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 51,734 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,170 miles

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

both front wheels are welded

Fail 28 Oct 2020 50,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2019 42,848 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 37,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,304 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,237 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 18,683 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,770 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 16,380 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 13,641 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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AV10 FFT 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 86.7%.

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 AV10 FFT, 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 AV10 FFT registered?

AV10 FFT is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is AV10 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV10 FFT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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