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LR11 NWA

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,024 mi
Last recorded83,024 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR11 NWA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 83,024 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 83,003 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 77,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 72,279 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 67,638 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 62,262 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 56,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 53,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 49,242 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 46,310 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 46,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front suspension lower rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

Pass 10 Jul 2017 40,279 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 35,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR11 NWA is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LR11 NWA, 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 LR11 NWA registered?

LR11 NWA is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is LR11 NWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR11 NWA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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