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S22 NEG

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

83,987 mi
Last recorded83,987 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 NEG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 81,359 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,539 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 80,539 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 79,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 79,080 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 73,605 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 57,919 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 47,953 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 36,223 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 29,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 24,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service and brake fluid due soon.

Pass 27 May 2013 17,945 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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S22 NEG is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S22 NEG, 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 S22 NEG registered?

S22 NEG is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 4 June 2010.

Is S22 NEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S22 NEG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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