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LD11 OEU

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,566 mi
Last recorded106,566 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD11 OEU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 106,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bush were shocker bolts into (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm were shocker bolts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 101,064 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 93,071 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 93,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 83,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 73,953 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 63,141 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 56,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread 2.4 mm and has cuts close to cords

front brake discs lipped and corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 52,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 45,757 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 45,590 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,357 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 24,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LD11 OEU 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 LD11 OEU, 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 LD11 OEU registered?

LD11 OEU is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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