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WD11 FAF

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,045 mi
Last recorded51,045 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD11 FAF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 51,045 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 45,743 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 40,439 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 37,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 37,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 37,362 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 37,250 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 36,211 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 34,985 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 32,965 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,698 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,857 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,203 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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WD11 FAF is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WD11 FAF, 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 WD11 FAF?

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What year was WD11 FAF registered?

WD11 FAF is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 14 March 2011.

Is WD11 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD11 FAF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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