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M25 FKE

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,719 mi
Last recorded89,719 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM25 FKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 89,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 89,640 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

tps light on

Pass 15 Feb 2025 80,667 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 78,704 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,257 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 74,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,365 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 67,196 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 61,198 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 61,198 miles

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,138 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 53,428 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 53,428 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 50,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 42,947 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 34,332 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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M25 FKE is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M25 FKE, 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.

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What year was M25 FKE registered?

M25 FKE is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 26 May 2011.

Is M25 FKE safe to buy?

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