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HY61 HXP

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,483 mi
Last recorded135,483 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY61 HXP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2025 135,483 miles

rear diff bushes perrishing

rear prop flexy perrishing

Pass 26 Sep 2024 125,594 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 114,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,273 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,392 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 85,405 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 75,790 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 66,462 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 56,878 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,987 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 37,075 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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HY61 HXP is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HY61 HXP, 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 HY61 HXP?

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What year was HY61 HXP registered?

HY61 HXP is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is HY61 HXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY61 HXP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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