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M5 OCJ

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,277 mi
Last recorded90,277 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 OCJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 90,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 76,809 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 74,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 71,798 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,556 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 68,301 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 67,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 66,672 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 61,116 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 52,454 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,628 miles

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

offside front Tyre worn on Outer Edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 33,724 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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M5 OCJ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 M5 OCJ, 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 M5 OCJ?

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What year was M5 OCJ registered?

M5 OCJ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 9 July 2010.

Is M5 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 OCJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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