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LO10 WHK

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,193 mi
Last recorded107,193 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO10 WHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 107,193 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 104,599 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,808 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,986 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,877 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 91,877 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,232 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 88,232 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 78,231 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 66,920 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,555 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 57,989 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 54,172 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 54,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,868 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,358 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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LO10 WHK is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LO10 WHK, 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.

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What year was LO10 WHK registered?

LO10 WHK is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 22 July 2010.

Is LO10 WHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO10 WHK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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