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EX11 OXC

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,974 mi
Last recorded86,974 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX11 OXC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 86,974 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 84,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 81,744 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,167 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 79,137 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 76,010 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 73,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 72,082 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged seatbelt buckle casing is missing / broken off but belt is still clicking in securely (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,223 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 61,580 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,472 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,640 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,681 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 29,394 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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EX11 OXC 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 92.9%.

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 EX11 OXC, 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 EX11 OXC registered?

EX11 OXC is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 4 July 2011.

Is EX11 OXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX11 OXC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX11 OXC have outstanding finance?

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