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VN10 VZZ

2010 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,740 mi
Last recorded122,740 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW 52357,586 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN10 VZZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 122,740 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,311 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 105,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,519 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 84,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 84,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 73,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 64,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 61,655 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 61,601 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,795 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,911 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,187 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 26,718 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,276 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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VN10 VZZ is a 2010 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 57,586 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VN10 VZZ, 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 VN10 VZZ registered?

VN10 VZZ is a 2010 BMW 523, first registered on 27 May 2010.

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