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L888 SAW

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,089 mi
Last recorded85,089 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 SAW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,089 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 85,089 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 77,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 71,894 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 62,738 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,528 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 54,597 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 54,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 49,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,828 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 36,233 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 24,303 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 23,271 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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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L888 SAW is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 L888 SAW, 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 L888 SAW registered?

L888 SAW is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2010.

Is L888 SAW safe to buy?

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