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EF10 NLT

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,194 mi
Last recorded98,194 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF10 NLT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 98,194 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 88,869 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 86,646 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 82,492 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 77,999 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 74,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 69,851 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 63,369 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 63,369 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2017 57,259 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 35,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 27,244 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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EF10 NLT is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EF10 NLT, 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 EF10 NLT registered?

EF10 NLT is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 10 June 2010.

Is EF10 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF10 NLT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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