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LK11 MEV

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,307 mi
Last recorded76,307 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK11 MEV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 76,307 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 70,150 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,051 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,308 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,916 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 51,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 47,675 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 43,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 43,163 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 43,163 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,799 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 41,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 36,148 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,066 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2015 27,055 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 20,518 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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LK11 MEV is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LK11 MEV, 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 LK11 MEV registered?

LK11 MEV is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 20 April 2011.

Is LK11 MEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK11 MEV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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