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X11 POD

2004 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

80,039 mi
Last recorded80,039 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52386,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX11 POD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 80,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 76,660 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 75,786 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 73,096 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 73,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 70,621 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 68,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 62,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,316 miles

slight front brake imbalance

Pass 26 Jan 2017 49,706 miles

nearside & offside are worn on the outer edges & have tread damage

Pass 27 Jan 2016 43,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 39,981 miles

offside front tyre has tread and side wall damage

Fail 20 Jan 2015 39,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has tread & side wall damage

Pass 21 Jan 2014 34,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 22,900 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the outer side wall

Pass 25 Jan 2010 21,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,285 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 15,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 12,295 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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X11 POD is a 2004 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 86,320 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 X11 POD, 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 22 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 X11 POD?

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What year was X11 POD registered?

X11 POD is a 2004 BMW 523, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is X11 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X11 POD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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