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RA11 KJU

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA11 KJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 88,942 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2026 88,941 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2025 82,627 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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RA11 KJU is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 RA11 KJU, 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 RA11 KJU registered?

RA11 KJU is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 23 August 2011.

Is RA11 KJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA11 KJU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA11 KJU have outstanding finance?

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