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YA11 EJV

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA11 EJV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 126,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,335 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 113,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads , recommend a further service inspection to determine remaining life . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brakes discs worn , recommend all round brakes service inspection .

front brakes pads re inspected on 2 post ramp allowing a clearer view of inner brakes pads lining , benefit of doubt given to vehicle presenter . due to condition of brakes pads , should be replaced within 10 days or sooner .

tires replaced on rear axle , unable to remove locking wheel bolts on front axle to install new pads . seek new locking wheel key from bmw with 10 days or sooner so brakes pads can be replaced .

Fail 14 Oct 2022 107,480 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads / inner face (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm rear tires x 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads , recommend a further service inspection to determine remaining life . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brakes discs worn , recommend all round brakes service inspection .

Pass 6 Oct 2021 99,898 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 99,888 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 96,068 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 89,717 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges inner edge has deep cut almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 85,040 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 85,040 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 77,033 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 68,229 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking shock absorber (2.4.D.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,824 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 39,514 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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YA11 EJV is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA11 EJV, 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 YA11 EJV registered?

YA11 EJV is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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