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GL10 DYU

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,300 mi
Last recorded119,300 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL10 DYU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,300 miles

N/s/f tyre tread wearing on outer edges.

O/s/f tyre tread heavily worn on outer edges and perished recommend replacement soon.

Oil leaks.

Slight lift o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 19 Jul 2024 110,765 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges.

Pass 20 Jul 2023 102,389 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,969 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 89,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on edges, recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 89,009 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very heavily on edges, recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,549 miles

Both rear tyres heavily perished and worn on inner edges.

O/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and tread very close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,112 miles

N/S/R tyre tread perished

O/S/R tyre tread perished

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

Fail 31 May 2019 78,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/R tyre tread perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O/S/R tyre tread perished

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

Pass 18 May 2018 70,741 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 2 Jun 2017 65,779 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 60,972 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 56,871 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 52,828 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 47,785 miles

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

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

front and rear tyres perished and cracked

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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GL10 DYU is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL10 DYU, 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 GL10 DYU registered?

GL10 DYU is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 3 June 2010.

Is GL10 DYU safe to buy?

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