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HD10 FSJ

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,452 mi
Last recorded152,452 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD10 FSJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 152,452 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 145,411 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 139,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 135,621 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 129,535 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 123,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 113,634 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 106,647 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 106,294 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 97,063 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 86,083 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 86,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Offside Front tyre is devoid of tread on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2015 71,455 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 71,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre has deep cuts

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 40,899 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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HD10 FSJ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HD10 FSJ, 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 HD10 FSJ registered?

HD10 FSJ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 22 May 2010.

Is HD10 FSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD10 FSJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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