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EB149BB

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,756 mi
Last recorded29,756 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2014
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB149BB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2014 29,756 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 29,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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EB149BB is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EB149BB, 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 EB149BB registered?

EB149BB is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 26 February 2010.

Is EB149BB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EB149BB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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