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EFZ 1221

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,309 mi
Last recorded123,309 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFZ 1221
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 123,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 108,104 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 88,189 miles

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

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

Offside 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 worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 88,148 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside 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 worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 73,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 68,349 miles

Offside Front shocker dust cover insecure

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 60,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.94mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.69mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.87mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

uneven tyre wear on all 4 tyres. Alignment may need adjusting

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,225 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 46,263 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 36,618 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 36,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

tyres are scrubbed, wheel alignment may need adjusting

Pass 1 Nov 2017 25,690 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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EFZ 1221 is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFZ 1221, 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 EFZ 1221 registered?

EFZ 1221 is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 4 October 2010.

Is EFZ 1221 safe to buy?

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