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AP11 EGY

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,400 mi
Last recorded100,400 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 EGY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,400 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 155,204 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 93,774 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 93,742 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,450 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 88,236 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt clasp casing missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2020 73,213 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 62,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

enigine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 51,088 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 40,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 36,497 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Offside Rear tyre deep cut in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 36,497 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre deep cut in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 21,002 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 15,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 15,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP11 EGY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AP11 EGY, 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 AP11 EGY registered?

AP11 EGY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 21 July 2011.

Is AP11 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP11 EGY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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