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CX10 ZKO

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,049 mi
Last recorded140,049 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX10 ZKO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 140,049 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 137,819 miles

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

Rear door panel slight damege

Pass 16 Mar 2023 136,042 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,921 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 120,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 114,014 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,013 miles

Both rear tyre inner shoulders tread stepped.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,129 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,374 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,485 miles

slight tread lift in both front tyres

Pass 25 Mar 2014 49,797 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,065 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

N/s front brake disc scored

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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CX10 ZKO is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 CX10 ZKO, 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 CX10 ZKO registered?

CX10 ZKO is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 29 April 2010.

Is CX10 ZKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX10 ZKO 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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