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E12 SJH

2010 BMW 523

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests40 (30 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,392 mi
Last recorded107,392 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 SJH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

30 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 107,392 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 107,295 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 102,270 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 102,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 102,675 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 102,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,985 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 95,693 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 95,682 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 92,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 88,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,540 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 86,827 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexy hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,285 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 84,282 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 81,414 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 82,961 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 78,893 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 78,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 79,014 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 72,786 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 73,691 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 73,691 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,593 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 67,769 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack and chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,586 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,687 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Under-Trays Fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,031 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 31,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,191 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,614 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 29,614 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 28,294 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 28,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,075 miles

CUT IN N/S/F TYRE TREAD SECTION, NOT QUITE REACHING CORDS.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 19,165 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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E12 SJH is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 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 E12 SJH, 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 E12 SJH registered?

E12 SJH is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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