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BX61 PSO

2011 BMW 523

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,209 mi
Last recorded96,209 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 PSO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 96,209 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 89,568 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 89,568 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining broken away from plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 83,039 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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BX61 PSO is a 2011 BMW 523 in White with a 2,490cc 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 BX61 PSO, 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 BX61 PSO registered?

BX61 PSO is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 December 2011.

Is BX61 PSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX61 PSO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX61 PSO have outstanding finance?

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