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D3 WTG

2011 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,596 mi
Last recorded96,596 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 WTG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 96,596 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front shocker dust cover split

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shocker dust cover split

Rear diff bushes weak

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 96,504 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 94,560 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Mar 2023 91,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 88,783 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 84,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has a VERY bad corrosion build up around circumference of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc has a VERY bad corrosion build up around circumference of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 80,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,207 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 71,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,448 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,978 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 53,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,773 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D3 WTG is a 2011 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D3 WTG, 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 D3 WTG registered?

D3 WTG is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 9 March 2011.

Is D3 WTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 WTG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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