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LF11 CCE

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,852 mi
Last recorded97,852 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF11 CCE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 97,852 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,004 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 72,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,921 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,522 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 56,178 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 56,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 50,057 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 50,052 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 44,154 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 39,369 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 36,023 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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LF11 CCE is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF11 CCE, 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 LF11 CCE registered?

LF11 CCE is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LF11 CCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF11 CCE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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