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HK10 HRW

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,871 mi
Last recorded78,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 HRW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 78,871 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad wearing warning on the dash board

Nearside Front Brake pad wearing sensor damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2025 76,254 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 73,669 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 73,248 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 71,644 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 67,933 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 62,607 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 62,607 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 55,132 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 42,527 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 36,551 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 36,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,396 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 22,916 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Nearsdie rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

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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HK10 HRW 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 80%.

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 HK10 HRW, 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 HK10 HRW registered?

HK10 HRW is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2010.

Is HK10 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK10 HRW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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