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C26 ACD

2010 BMW 523

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,189 mi
Last recorded85,189 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 ACD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 85,189 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 50,118 miles

Undertrays fitted at the time of test

Fail 21 Oct 2024 50,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 46,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 44,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 41,839 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 40,140 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 40,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 39,413 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 38,173 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 34,034 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,256 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,117 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 19,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 11,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 8,973 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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C26 ACD is a 2010 BMW 523 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 57,586 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C26 ACD, 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 C26 ACD registered?

C26 ACD is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 17 April 2010.

Is C26 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 ACD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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