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EU11 NVH

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU11 NVH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 55,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 50,173 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 42,684 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 34,530 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 34,251 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 May 2022 26,217 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 19,367 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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EU11 NVH is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EU11 NVH, 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

How do I check the history of EU11 NVH?

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What year was EU11 NVH registered?

EU11 NVH is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2011.

Is EU11 NVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU11 NVH shows 7 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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