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CT60 FFY

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,424 mi
Last recorded112,424 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT60 FFY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 112,424 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 105,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 102,160 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 102,160 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,905 miles

Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside rear wheel slight bind and noise when rotated

Fail 29 Nov 2022 96,872 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front tyre worn close to limit

Nearside rear wheel slight bind and noise when rotated

Pass 9 Dec 2021 90,784 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Nov 2021 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,276 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 77,282 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 73,032 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,977 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 52,876 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 52,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 43,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 34,526 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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CT60 FFY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CT60 FFY, 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 CT60 FFY registered?

CT60 FFY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 28 January 2011.

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