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CT10 OLX

2010 BMW 523

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,302 mi
Last recorded49,302 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT10 OLX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 49,302 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 49,302 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,213 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 49,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 49,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2023 49,105 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2022 48,972 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 47,205 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 38,378 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,270 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,071 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 21,118 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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CT10 OLX is a 2010 BMW 523 in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CT10 OLX, 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 CT10 OLX registered?

CT10 OLX is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 21 May 2010.

Is CT10 OLX safe to buy?

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