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GY61 LUT

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,778 mi
Last recorded136,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 LUT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 136,778 miles

signs of oil residue around base of engine

Fail 17 Jun 2025 136,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

signs of oil residue around base of engine

Pass 1 Feb 2024 122,161 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 111,632 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 98,680 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 82,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 73,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 60,196 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,057 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,581 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 30,833 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,966 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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GY61 LUT is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GY61 LUT, 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 GY61 LUT registered?

GY61 LUT is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is GY61 LUT safe to buy?

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