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LH10 AXR

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,400 mi
Last recorded77,400 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH10 AXR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 77,400 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 72,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 60,424 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 45,131 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 31,752 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2021 30,379 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 29,413 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 36,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 24,888 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 24,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,084 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,124 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2015 19,464 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 19,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 17,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 12,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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LH10 AXR 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 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 LH10 AXR, 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 LH10 AXR?

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What year was LH10 AXR registered?

LH10 AXR is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is LH10 AXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH10 AXR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH10 AXR have outstanding finance?

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