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A13 TRG

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,992 mi
Last recorded121,992 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 TRG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 121,992 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 109,645 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 105,284 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,285 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,985 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlight condensation

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 90,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 87,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner & outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner & outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,399 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/r18Y also uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 62,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 50,016 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight uneven wear

Fail 7 Apr 2015 50,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

245/45 YR18 ( run-flats ) Offside rear tyre very near legal limit

Both front tyres slight uneven wear

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,804 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 33,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A13 TRG is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 60,835 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 A13 TRG, 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 15 years old, this BMW 523 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A13 TRG registered?

A13 TRG is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 22 March 2011.

Is A13 TRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A13 TRG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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