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LK61 ZNB

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,462 mi
Last recorded65,462 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK61 ZNB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,462 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,775 miles

Inner Front brake discs lipped

Fail 15 Aug 2024 63,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Back arm on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Front brake discs lipped

Pass 5 Sep 2023 92,910 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 92,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front brake discs lipped

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

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 8 Sep 2022 82,941 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering tie rod has a play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 47,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 43,371 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,460 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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LK61 ZNB is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LK61 ZNB, 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 LK61 ZNB registered?

LK61 ZNB is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is LK61 ZNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK61 ZNB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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