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MJ11 XSN

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,463 mi
Last recorded79,463 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ11 XSN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 79,463 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 79,458 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 77,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 72,314 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 72,314 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 67,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 62,965 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 55,912 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2020 51,842 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 47,247 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 9 May 2018 42,142 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 38,940 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 May 2016 34,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 30,968 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,935 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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MJ11 XSN 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 MJ11 XSN, 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 MJ11 XSN registered?

MJ11 XSN is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 June 2011.

Is MJ11 XSN safe to buy?

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