2010 BMW 523 2.5L Petrol · SW10 DCZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent maintenance trend over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 28 July 2025 at 77,377 miles passed with no defects, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded in September 2023 at 68,616 miles, the immediate pass on the same day suggests that any identified faults were rectified promptly. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 16-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. Between September 2022 and September 2023, the car covered 7,768 miles, and it has added another 4,825 miles in the year leading up to the latest test. This low usage often reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage cars suffer from age-related degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than high-mileage-related wear. Check for cracking or tearing in suspension bushes, coil springs, and tyre sidewalls, as the infrequent use can lead to dry rot. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting, which frequently occurs when vehicles are not driven regularly. Given the BMW's age, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust and surface corrosion is essential to ensure the structural integrity remains sound despite the clean MOT history.