CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD60 PNO

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,987 mi
Last recorded79,987 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD60 PNO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 79,987 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,303 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs scored.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 24 Jan 2024 66,011 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,859 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres uneven wear

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring / limiting access to some areas and or items

Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,252 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jet weak, but provides sufficient water to clear windscreen at time of test.

Pass 10 Jan 2020 41,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 37,198 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 32,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,215 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays/covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 21,466 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,080 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,032 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD60 PNO is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD60 PNO, 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

How do I check the history of BD60 PNO?

You can check the full history of BD60 PNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD60 PNO registered?

BD60 PNO is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is BD60 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD60 PNO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD60 PNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD60 PNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.