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RM10 HOD

2010 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,820 mi
Last recorded88,820 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM10 HOD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 88,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 84,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 82,503 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 80,873 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 79,634 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 76,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 76,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 72,610 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 65,739 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 65,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,425 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,626 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,382 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,147 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,777 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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RM10 HOD is a 2010 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RM10 HOD, 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 RM10 HOD registered?

RM10 HOD is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2010.

Is RM10 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RM10 HOD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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