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S99 BMW

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,511 mi
Last recorded54,511 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 BMW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 54,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 52,208 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 48,760 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 45,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,749 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 38,184 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to perish outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,920 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 31,720 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 28,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 24,598 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 6 Jan 2015 20,139 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 15,688 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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S99 BMW is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S99 BMW, 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 S99 BMW registered?

S99 BMW is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is S99 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S99 BMW shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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