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D29 DAG

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,515 mi
Last recorded65,515 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD29 DAG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 65,515 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,578 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2025 62,576 miles

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

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2024 60,921 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 56,836 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 56,829 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 50,779 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 46,231 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack / end

Fail 8 Dec 2020 46,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight play in steering rack / end

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very bad inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 40,111 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 40,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 32,564 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 29,894 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 29,894 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing X2 (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,003 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 24,673 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 21,032 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NEARSIDSE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 17,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 16,505 miles

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

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

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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D29 DAG is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D29 DAG, 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 D29 DAG registered?

D29 DAG is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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