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CH08 SKY

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,604 mi
Last recorded70,604 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH08 SKY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 70,604 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 67,266 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 62,807 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 62,806 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ply cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 58,270 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 53,776 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 41,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 31,697 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,338 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 May 2017 22,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 21,753 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 19,614 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 16,005 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,575 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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CH08 SKY is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CH08 SKY, 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 CH08 SKY registered?

CH08 SKY is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is CH08 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH08 SKY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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