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FN11 XNX

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,537 mi
Last recorded120,537 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN11 XNX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 120,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 106,118 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 106,117 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 98,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 97,593 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 91,167 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 91,166 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 84,859 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,184 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 57,869 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edge

Engine emissions light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,676 miles

Engine management light is on indicating a fault

Nail in OSR tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,915 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 27,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FN11 XNX is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FN11 XNX, 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 FN11 XNX registered?

FN11 XNX is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 15 March 2011.

Is FN11 XNX safe to buy?

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