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VK11 LDA

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,264 mi
Last recorded122,264 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 LDA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 122,264 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 113,492 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 102,882 miles

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))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 102,878 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 90,879 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 90,879 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,388 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 78,385 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 64,263 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 59,768 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 45,832 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,560 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 21,686 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 14,749 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 12,521 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,632 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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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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