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EX61 RYC

2011 BMW 523

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,063 mi
Last recorded44,063 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 RYC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 44,063 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2024 42,714 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 42,713 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,140 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 41,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 38,161 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 36,336 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 34,375 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 32,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 29,666 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 24,975 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 15,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 9,352 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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EX61 RYC is a 2011 BMW 523 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX61 RYC, 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 EX61 RYC registered?

EX61 RYC is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is EX61 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 RYC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX61 RYC have outstanding finance?

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