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LA10 XYM

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,371 mi
Last recorded75,371 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA10 XYM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 75,371 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 75,331 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 71,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 69,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,215 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,157 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 61,404 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,942 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise front discs

Pass 20 Apr 2015 32,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,487 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 27,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,064 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 20,064 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XYM is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LA10 XYM, 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

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What year was LA10 XYM registered?

LA10 XYM is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 18 March 2010.

Is LA10 XYM safe to buy?

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