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LC10 FZJ

2010 BMW 523

Brown Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,847 mi
Last recorded107,847 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC10 FZJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 107,847 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 105,320 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 93,325 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 93,318 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 86,446 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 79,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2020 71,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 71,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,509 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 61,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,014 miles

engine oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 5 Apr 2016 50,361 miles

Offside Front tyre has a nail

Pass 24 Mar 2015 42,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 32,653 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 32,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,253 miles

Nearside 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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LC10 FZJ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Brown with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC10 FZJ, 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 LC10 FZJ registered?

LC10 FZJ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 23 April 2010.

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