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R24 GMS

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests38 (29 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate76.3%

Mileage

79,098 mi
Last recorded79,098 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 GMS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

29 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 79,098 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 105,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 102,092 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,754 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 99,559 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 95,333 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 95,332 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,180 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 56,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 87,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 56,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 82,551 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 55,674 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 55,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 77,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 77,449 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2018 54,784 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,062 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,166 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 51,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R19Y (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,886 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 47,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 47,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,827 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 65,827 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both outer brake lamps inop

Pass 10 Jul 2013 41,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 61,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 61,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 56,832 miles

engine has a slight misfire

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,150 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 36,978 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 36,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R24 GMS is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.3%.

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 R24 GMS, 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 R24 GMS registered?

R24 GMS is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is R24 GMS safe to buy?

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