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G2 SCE

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,369 mi
Last recorded96,369 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 SCE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 96,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 86,966 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2023 77,871 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 70,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 70,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 63,502 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 63,480 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,037 miles

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

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 52,107 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,195 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 45,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 40,023 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 36,588 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 32,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 32,601 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,400 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 24,129 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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G2 SCE is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 G2 SCE, 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 G2 SCE registered?

G2 SCE is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2010.

Is G2 SCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 SCE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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