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RK11 OLP

2011 BMW 523

Gold Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,679 mi
Last recorded129,679 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK11 OLP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 129,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rubber mounting bolt loose

Pass 16 Sep 2024 128,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,012 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 118,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 110,266 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 110,266 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 94,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Strongly advise a steering geometry check.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 87,691 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,959 miles

Front wipers slight smear

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,169 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 67,018 miles

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

front discs wearing thin advise change at same time as pads when needed.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 60,665 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,656 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r back plate rubbing on disc

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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RK11 OLP is a 2011 BMW 523 in Gold 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 RK11 OLP, 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 RK11 OLP registered?

RK11 OLP is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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