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MF11 NSO

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF11 NSO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 150,257 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,237 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 124,538 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 109,012 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 94,353 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 94,230 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2021 88,440 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,210 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,874 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 53,149 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 53,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,222 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,224 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,340 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,199 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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MF11 NSO is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF11 NSO, 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 MF11 NSO registered?

MF11 NSO is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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