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N19 SEA

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,563 mi
Last recorded108,563 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN19 SEA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,563 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff nearside shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 108,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff nearside shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 88,808 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,271 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 73,299 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 73,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 68,018 miles

Nearside front bottom suspension arm bent.

Fail 13 Aug 2019 67,580 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,389 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 61,377 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 56,800 miles

Nearside Front slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 56,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,670 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 52,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,099 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 38,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

front tyres bald on edges

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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N19 SEA is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N19 SEA, 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 N19 SEA registered?

N19 SEA is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is N19 SEA safe to buy?

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