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MW11 OXG

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

230,272 mi
Last recorded230,272 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW11 OXG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 230,272 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 199,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 167,910 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 167,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 143,176 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 124,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 107,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 160,012 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,416 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 83,855 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 68,995 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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

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

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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MW11 OXG is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MW11 OXG, 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 MW11 OXG registered?

MW11 OXG is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 2 August 2011.

Is MW11 OXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW11 OXG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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