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T4 LDJ

2010 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,735 mi
Last recorded121,735 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 LDJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 111,042 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,514 miles

Nearside Front brake discs back plate in poor condition.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,076 miles

offside & nearside front lower ball joints have small play

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,974 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,725 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,091 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 32,951 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 32,951 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,211 miles

Left hand front tyre edged off on outside

Left hand rear brake pads are low

Right hand rear tyre sidewall bulges around rim

Pass 21 Oct 2013 19,319 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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T4 LDJ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Green 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 T4 LDJ, 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 T4 LDJ registered?

T4 LDJ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 6 November 2010.

Is T4 LDJ safe to buy?

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