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JCW 2J

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

41,100 mi
Last recorded41,100 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCW 2J
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 41,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 39,741 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 39,741 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 37,814 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,874 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 34,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 33,135 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 32,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,348 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,318 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,027 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 14,838 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 7,949 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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JCW 2J is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 JCW 2J, 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 JCW 2J?

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What year was JCW 2J registered?

JCW 2J is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is JCW 2J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCW 2J shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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