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BN10 WOV

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,935 mi
Last recorded69,935 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN10 WOV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,935 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2025 66,823 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,092 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2023 61,590 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2022 57,800 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2021 57,501 miles

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing One wheelnut missing from nearside rear wheel. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,854 miles

plastic under trays covering brake pipes and fuel tank

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,284 miles

Nearside 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 16 May 2018 43,760 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 37,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 31,463 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 245/45/18 runflat

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,045 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,355 miles

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

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)

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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BN10 WOV is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BN10 WOV, 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 BN10 WOV registered?

BN10 WOV is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 19 March 2010.

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The MOT history for BN10 WOV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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