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LL11 NWG

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,453 mi
Last recorded135,453 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL11 NWG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 135,453 miles

prop shaft rear bearing perished

wheel rim damaged

Fail 7 Oct 2025 135,438 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

prop shaft rear bearing perished

wheel rim damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,122 miles

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

chip to screen

Pass 1 Nov 2023 126,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear axle rear bush split

Fail 25 Oct 2023 126,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm (rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both rears inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge and wearing low in tread

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

rear axle rear bush split

Pass 2 Nov 2022 117,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 99,850 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 95,906 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 78,907 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,463 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 30,398 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 21,434 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,766 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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LL11 NWG is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black 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 LL11 NWG, 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 LL11 NWG registered?

LL11 NWG is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 July 2011.

Is LL11 NWG safe to buy?

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