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MOI 6241

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,336 mi
Last recorded130,336 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOI 6241
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 130,336 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 128,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 126,445 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 124,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 123,544 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 119,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 119,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,570 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 113,559 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 104,251 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 92,833 miles

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

both front Tyres worn uneven (high & low points) on inner shoulders

both rear Tyres worn uneven (high & low points) on inner shoulders

Fail 8 Dec 2017 92,643 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front Tyres worn uneven (high & low points) on inner shoulders

both rear Tyres worn uneven (high & low points) on inner shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2016 78,893 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2015 55,301 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,992 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,190 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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MOI 6241 is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MOI 6241, 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 MOI 6241 registered?

MOI 6241 is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2010.

Is MOI 6241 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOI 6241 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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