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LL60 VMU

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,395 mi
Last recorded122,395 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL60 VMU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 122,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 116,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 99,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,886 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 86,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 73,486 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 73,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 65,740 miles

Front Both wiper blades smearing but clearing enough to meet the M.O.T. Standards

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Front tyres 1.6mm on outer edges and 5mm over 3/4 of the treads (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Tyre Size 245/40 ZR19 RSC BridgeStone RSC

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,936 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 50,746 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 41,902 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 31,128 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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LL60 VMU is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black 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 LL60 VMU, 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 LL60 VMU registered?

LL60 VMU is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 25 February 2011.

Is LL60 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL60 VMU 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.

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