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J999 RUE

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,423 mi
Last recorded69,423 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 RUE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 69,423 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 69,051 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 69,051 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 68,655 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,204 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 68,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 57,192 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 57,192 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,484 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 48,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,161 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 38,803 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 38,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Thinning on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 31,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,013 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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J999 RUE is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J999 RUE, 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 J999 RUE registered?

J999 RUE is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is J999 RUE safe to buy?

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