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11 FOE

1997 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,384 mi
Last recorded99,384 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 523121,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 FOE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,384 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,783 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 97,570 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 94,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 93,625 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 93,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 91,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,739 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 83,328 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 80,711 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 78,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,617 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 68,828 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 61,573 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,833 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 53,977 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 50,332 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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11 FOE is a 1997 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 121,619 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 11 FOE, 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 29 years old, this BMW 523 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 11 FOE?

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What year was 11 FOE registered?

11 FOE is a 1997 BMW 523, first registered on 12 April 1997.

Is 11 FOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 11 FOE shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 11 FOE have outstanding finance?

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