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MV10 BKX

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,204 mi
Last recorded168,204 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV10 BKX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 168,204 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 151,139 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 129,135 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,582 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2021 90,116 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,394 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 60,928 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 60,928 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 46,564 miles

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

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,897 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 36,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,954 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 11,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 9,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 7,743 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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MV10 BKX is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 57,586 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MV10 BKX, 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 MV10 BKX registered?

MV10 BKX is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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The MOT history for MV10 BKX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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