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G17 MJM

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,217 mi
Last recorded132,217 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 MJM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,217 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 132,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 123,672 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 115,856 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 115,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,779 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,251 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 98,250 miles

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

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 98,020 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,524 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 88,513 miles

Emissions not tested MIL light came on during BET and lambda was failing. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 77,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 56,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,480 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,352 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 22,520 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 22,516 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 18,346 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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G17 MJM is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G17 MJM, 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.

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What year was G17 MJM registered?

G17 MJM is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 11 July 2011.

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