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R14 PTT

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

66,423 mi
Last recorded66,423 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR14 PTT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 66,423 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 56,961 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 50,232 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 50,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 42,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,994 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,511 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 37,511 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 35,093 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 28,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 22,281 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,426 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 16,611 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 12 Feb 2014 13,905 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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R14 PTT is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black 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 R14 PTT, 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 R14 PTT registered?

R14 PTT is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is R14 PTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R14 PTT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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