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LO54 BOY

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,704 mi
Last recorded30,704 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO54 BOY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 30,704 miles

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

condensation nearside headlight

Pass 21 Dec 2024 25,153 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 18,424 miles

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

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 13,228 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2022 13,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 10,336 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 10,336 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 7,406 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 6,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 6,214 miles

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

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 11 Oct 2018 6,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 19 Oct 2017 5,356 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 5,354 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 4,642 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 3,765 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 3,110 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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LO54 BOY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LO54 BOY, 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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LO54 BOY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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