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FL61 ZCT

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,706 mi
Last recorded126,706 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 ZCT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 126,706 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 115,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 106,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,102 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both wiper blades could not be tested condition due to washers not spraying.

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,356 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 83,060 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 83,059 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,266 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 57,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 44,890 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 1 Apr 2016 34,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 22,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 15,232 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)

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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FL61 ZCT is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey 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 FL61 ZCT, 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 FL61 ZCT registered?

FL61 ZCT is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 ZCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 ZCT 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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