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RV11 PXL

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,289 mi
Last recorded151,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV11 PXL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 151,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 151,156 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged needs attention (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil quite excessive , needs attention (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 136,737 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 122,551 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to see rear coil springs upper section

Fail 13 Mar 2024 121,771 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to see rear coil springs upper section

Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,697 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 106,696 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly warped

Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,044 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,925 miles

Rear brake discs lipped and slightly warped

Slight play in offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Fail 22 Feb 2021 97,925 miles

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

Rear brake discs lipped and slightly warped

Slight play in offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,587 miles

Exhaust joints corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Rear brake discs slightly warped

Pass 25 Feb 2019 83,700 miles

Both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on edges

Both rear tyres feathering on edges

Exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2018 78,461 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 71,173 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 49,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 49,611 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 37,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 37,179 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV11 PXL is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV11 PXL, 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 RV11 PXL registered?

RV11 PXL is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is RV11 PXL safe to buy?

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