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IIG 8000

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,283 mi
Last recorded56,283 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 8000
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,283 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 56,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 53,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 53,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 51,133 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 51,100 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front lower suspension arm ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 47,933 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 47,933 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 45,049 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 45,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,054 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,584 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 29,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 23,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 19,311 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 17,449 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 14,604 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 10,987 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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IIG 8000 is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 IIG 8000, 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

How do I check the history of IIG 8000?

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What year was IIG 8000 registered?

IIG 8000 is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 3 September 2010.

Is IIG 8000 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIG 8000 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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