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KW60 DYT

2011 BMW 523

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

80,630 mi
Last recorded80,630 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW60 DYT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 80,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 79,112 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 79,112 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,267 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 75,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 68,603 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 62,437 miles

Screen washers poor

Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,148 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 57,148 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 53,772 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,231 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 44,774 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,758 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 43,079 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 41,616 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,746 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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KW60 DYT is a 2011 BMW 523 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KW60 DYT, 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 KW60 DYT registered?

KW60 DYT is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 26 January 2011.

Is KW60 DYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW60 DYT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW60 DYT have outstanding finance?

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