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LF10 ZLZ

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,782 mi
Last recorded76,782 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF10 ZLZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 76,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 70,784 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 67,815 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 67,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 62,659 miles

Engine covers and full undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 57,769 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))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 47,076 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 42,388 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 37,794 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 37,794 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 33,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 31,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 26,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LF10 ZLZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF10 ZLZ, 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 LF10 ZLZ registered?

LF10 ZLZ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is LF10 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF10 ZLZ shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF10 ZLZ have outstanding finance?

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