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126,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 .
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 .
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking shock absorber (2.4.D.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 523?
Based on 254,660 MOT tests across 20,979 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was YA11 EJV registered?
YA11 EJV is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 28 July 2011.
Is YA11 EJV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YA11 EJV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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