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BC11 YWY

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,579 mi
Last recorded68,579 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 YWY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 68,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear differential bush slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,908 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides plus slightly reduced dampening effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 97,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under cover-s present.

Fail 8 Jul 2023 97,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under cover-s present.

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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BC11 YWY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BC11 YWY, 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 BC11 YWY registered?

BC11 YWY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 3 October 2011.

Is BC11 YWY safe to buy?

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Does BC11 YWY have outstanding finance?

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