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LA10 FRN

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 FRN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 109,773 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 108,062 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 106,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,802 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2021 99,096 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,503 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint cover has a slight leak of grease

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rubber coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,628 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,428 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,428 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,226 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 57,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 34,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,450 miles

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

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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LA10 FRN is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc 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 LA10 FRN, 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 LA10 FRN?

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What year was LA10 FRN registered?

LA10 FRN is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 15 August 2010.

Is LA10 FRN safe to buy?

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