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RAM 700

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,841 mi
Last recorded60,841 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAM 700
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 60,840 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 59,083 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 59,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive evidence of oil dripping onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,291 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 57,291 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative when switch moved one headlight goes up and other down (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 55,892 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 55,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,653 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower where shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber rubber dust bellows split. shock absorber still functions as it should

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower where shock absorber bolts too (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 52,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Fail 3 Mar 2020 52,646 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter split/adrift

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter adrift

Fail 21 Feb 2019 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber gaiter adrift

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 49,028 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 43,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

cut in nsr tyre, no chords exposed

Pass 2 Apr 2015 38,619 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 30,143 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 24,676 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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RAM 700 is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RAM 700, 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 RAM 700 registered?

RAM 700 is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 17 June 2010.

Is RAM 700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAM 700 shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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