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LD11 XBJ

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,600 mi
Last recorded17,600 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
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

RegistrationLD11 XBJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 17,600 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 16,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 16,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 15,395 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 14,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 13,964 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 13,354 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 11,203 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 10,923 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 10,166 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 8,647 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 7,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 5,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XBJ is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XBJ, 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 LD11 XBJ?

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What year was LD11 XBJ registered?

LD11 XBJ is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 16 April 2011.

Is LD11 XBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD11 XBJ shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LD11 XBJ have outstanding finance?

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