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J1 RDL

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,324 mi
Last recorded86,324 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 RDL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 86,324 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 83,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 79,811 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 79,811 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 73,917 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,501 miles

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))

under guards

Pass 18 Sep 2020 64,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 59,057 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 53,684 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under guards

Fail 22 May 2018 53,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under guards

Pass 17 May 2017 46,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake pad has a piece missing but does not effect performance

Pass 18 May 2016 39,542 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,795 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 25,368 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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J1 RDL 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 J1 RDL, 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 J1 RDL registered?

J1 RDL is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is J1 RDL safe to buy?

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