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OE11 ESV

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,349 mi
Last recorded95,349 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE11 ESV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 95,349 miles

Front suspension bushes getting soft

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

run flat tyre fitted to o/s rear and non run flat tyre fitted to n/s rear

Fail 5 Aug 2025 95,346 miles

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

Front suspension bushes getting soft

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

run flat tyre fitted to o/s rear and non run flat tyre fitted to n/s rear

Pass 14 Aug 2024 85,743 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 85,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 76,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 71,231 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,525 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 65,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,141 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,004 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,005 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 41,736 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Fail 19 May 2017 41,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,226 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,175 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 29,033 miles

o/s/r child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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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OE11 ESV is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE11 ESV, 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 OE11 ESV registered?

OE11 ESV is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is OE11 ESV safe to buy?

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