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J40 FAM

2011 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,872 mi
Last recorded111,872 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 FAM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 111,872 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 104,861 miles

child seat at rear

Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 93,557 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,823 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 86,823 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 76,693 miles

Nearside rear baby seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of engine

Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 35,178 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 22,098 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 14,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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J40 FAM is a 2011 BMW 523 in Gold with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J40 FAM, 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

How do I check the history of J40 FAM?

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What year was J40 FAM registered?

J40 FAM is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is J40 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J40 FAM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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