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AJ11 XMZ

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,377 mi
Last recorded162,377 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ11 XMZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 162,377 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 161,747 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 153,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 146,624 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 137,189 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 131,462 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 125,831 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 118,365 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 104,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 92,384 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 79,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,903 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 74,903 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,779 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,779 miles

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

osr tyre low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 66,307 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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AJ11 XMZ is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ11 XMZ, 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 AJ11 XMZ registered?

AJ11 XMZ is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is AJ11 XMZ safe to buy?

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