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S222 MDM

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,884 mi
Last recorded112,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 MDM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 112,884 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 101,139 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 88,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 76,840 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 69,402 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 60,569 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2021 60,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 59,042 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 56,238 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 51,310 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,649 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 44,645 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,642 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 33,136 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 26,624 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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S222 MDM 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 S222 MDM, 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 S222 MDM registered?

S222 MDM is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is S222 MDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S222 MDM 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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