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HK10 VTT

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,116 mi
Last recorded40,116 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK10 VTT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 40,116 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 16 Oct 2024 38,520 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Oct 2024 38,520 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2023 37,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 34,714 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Rear tyres on 3mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,625 miles

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 33,625 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,938 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 28,000 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,602 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 17,966 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 15,494 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to the limit.

minor damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration front number plate.

minor damage wheel rims.

rear tyres worn close to the wear bars.

stone chips front windscreen.

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 VTT is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc 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 HK10 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

HK10 VTT is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 2 August 2010.

Is HK10 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK10 VTT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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