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SA10 WCN

2010 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,213 mi
Last recorded97,213 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA10 WCN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 97,213 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 94,405 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,662 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 89,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 82,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 74,664 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 74,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,538 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 65,138 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,908 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 48,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is punctured

Pass 2 Mar 2015 40,068 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 20 Feb 2014 30,378 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,887 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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SA10 WCN is a 2010 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 SA10 WCN, 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 SA10 WCN registered?

SA10 WCN is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 19 March 2010.

Is SA10 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA10 WCN 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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