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206D963

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,632 mi
Last recorded115,632 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration206D963
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 115,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 112,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,116 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 100,980 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 95,657 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 92,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 79,714 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 79,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 56,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 38,541 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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206D963 is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 206D963, 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 206D963 registered?

206D963 is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 10 February 2011.

Is 206D963 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 206D963 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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