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S999 SSR

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,573 mi
Last recorded43,573 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 SSR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2026 43,573 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 41,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 37,977 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 34,613 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 31,786 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 27,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 17,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 16,358 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 14,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 8,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 6,466 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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S999 SSR is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S999 SSR, 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

How do I check the history of S999 SSR?

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What year was S999 SSR registered?

S999 SSR is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 19 August 2011.

Is S999 SSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S999 SSR shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S999 SSR have outstanding finance?

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