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T1 NBU

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,557 mi
Last recorded52,557 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 NBU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,557 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 43,561 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 43,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 37,941 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 37,941 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 28,005 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 24,897 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 24,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 23,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 23,493 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,712 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 21,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 19,701 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to read

Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 12,592 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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T1 NBU is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 3,000cc 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 T1 NBU, 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 T1 NBU registered?

T1 NBU is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 26 March 2010.

Is T1 NBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T1 NBU 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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