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EF60 VCG

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,650 mi
Last recorded158,650 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 VCG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 158,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 151,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 146,688 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 131,665 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 99,787 miles

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

both front tyres misshaped.

covers fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

weep from rear diff output

Fail 12 Dec 2013 51,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 51,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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
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EF60 VCG is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EF60 VCG, 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 EF60 VCG registered?

EF60 VCG is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 12 January 2011.

Is EF60 VCG safe to buy?

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