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M5 DNM

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,627 mi
Last recorded89,627 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 DNM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 89,627 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 84,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 79,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 79,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 75,555 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 70,619 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,782 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 68,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 66,616 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 58,050 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 58,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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M5 DNM is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M5 DNM, 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 M5 DNM registered?

M5 DNM is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 18 October 2010.

Is M5 DNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 DNM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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