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J14 FML

2011 BMW 523

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,638 mi
Last recorded41,638 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
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

RegistrationJ14 FML
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 41,638 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2024 39,327 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 39,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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J14 FML is a 2011 BMW 523 in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J14 FML, 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 J14 FML registered?

J14 FML is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is J14 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 FML shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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