MOT Status
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122,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PERISHED (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive REAR DIFFERNTIAL SEALS MISTED WITH OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated PERISHED (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVERS AND BUMP STOPS DETERIATED
Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop rubbers perished & broken
Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop rubbers perished & broken
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop rubbers perished & broken
Offside Rear Shock absorber bump stop rubbers perished & broken
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
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VK11 LDA is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 VK11 LDA, 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.
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What year was VK11 LDA registered?
VK11 LDA is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 23 March 2011.
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