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DJ04 JAW

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,976 mi
Last recorded67,976 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ04 JAW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 67,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 67,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 59,237 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 51,719 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 51,466 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 51,462 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 49,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 39,321 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,697 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,115 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,654 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear four (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear four (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 25,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 23,071 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 19,976 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,003 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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DJ04 JAW is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DJ04 JAW, 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 DJ04 JAW registered?

DJ04 JAW is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is DJ04 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DJ04 JAW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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