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K44 OGC

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,307 mi
Last recorded83,307 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 OGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 83,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Approximately 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 83,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside Approximately 80% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall Damaged, Slight Wear Outer Edge, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight Wear Outer Edge, Tread Depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 79,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 75,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 75,038 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,117 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,635 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 61,425 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))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Dec 2019 57,818 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 53,113 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,926 miles

under cover's fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 38,845 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 33,352 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 26,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 20,504 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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K44 OGC is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K44 OGC, 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.

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What year was K44 OGC registered?

K44 OGC is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 4 January 2010.

Is K44 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 OGC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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