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EO61 OSX

2011 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,676 mi
Last recorded127,676 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 OSX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 127,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

propshaft rubber dougnut split

Pass 21 Jan 2025 109,999 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 100,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,791 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 90,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 75,153 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 57,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,230 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 33,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 24,110 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 24,105 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 24,105 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 23,174 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,318 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 18,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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
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EO61 OSX 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 86.7%.

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 EO61 OSX, 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 EO61 OSX?

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What year was EO61 OSX registered?

EO61 OSX is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is EO61 OSX safe to buy?

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