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FJZ 7745

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,395 mi
Last recorded86,395 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 7745
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 86,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has signs of a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 86,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential has signs of a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 80,317 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 74,968 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 74,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,755 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,182 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,141 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 46,626 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,535 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 30,637 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,746 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 10,517 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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FJZ 7745 is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey 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 FJZ 7745, 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 FJZ 7745 registered?

FJZ 7745 is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 12 July 2011.

Is FJZ 7745 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJZ 7745 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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