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ECJ 3

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,310 mi
Last recorded68,310 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECJ 3
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 68,310 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 68,310 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 67,248 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 67,248 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 66,685 miles

factory fitted under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2023 65,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

factory fitted undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2022 62,691 miles

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,232 miles

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,720 miles

under trays/covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays/covers fitted at time of test covering all floor areas and components

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,914 miles

Central Floor Area Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Central Front Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

Central Front Under Covers Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Components

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,650 miles

under vehical cover fitted at time of test covering most under vehical components

Pass 21 Mar 2016 42,911 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sidewall has minor damage to rim protector

Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,793 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 22,578 miles

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

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

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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ECJ 3 is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ECJ 3, 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 ECJ 3 registered?

ECJ 3 is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is ECJ 3 safe to buy?

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