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LS11 YYE

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,118 mi
Last recorded49,118 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 YYE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 49,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 49,118 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 48,402 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 47,538 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 46,553 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 46,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 43,668 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 43,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 43,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 42,755 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,699 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 33,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 29,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the edge

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,727 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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LS11 YYE is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS11 YYE, 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 LS11 YYE registered?

LS11 YYE is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 8 April 2011.

Is LS11 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS11 YYE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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