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SW10 VPZ

2010 BMW 523

Brown Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,178 mi
Last recorded111,178 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 111,178 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,113 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,637 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,840 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 90,952 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 81,799 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 64,638 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 56,977 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 47,734 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 37,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW10 VPZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Brown with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SW10 VPZ, 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

How do I check the history of SW10 VPZ?

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What year was SW10 VPZ registered?

SW10 VPZ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 14 April 2010.

Is SW10 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW10 VPZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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