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LV10 XRD

2010 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,891 mi
Last recorded72,891 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV10 XRD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 72,891 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2024 71,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 71,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 70,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 64,463 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 64,456 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,904 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 56,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 53,649 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 53,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 43,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 36,131 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 35,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

eml light on

Pass 3 Oct 2015 27,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 27,250 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,172 miles

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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LV10 XRD is a 2010 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV10 XRD, 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 LV10 XRD registered?

LV10 XRD is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 16 June 2010.

Is LV10 XRD safe to buy?

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