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LP60 GTZ

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,655 mi
Last recorded126,655 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 GTZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 126,655 miles

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 112,093 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,572 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 90,861 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 84,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 79,202 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 74,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2019 71,172 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 8 May 2018 66,905 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 60,834 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 54,003 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,765 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 44,969 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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LP60 GTZ is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LP60 GTZ, 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 LP60 GTZ registered?

LP60 GTZ is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 25 January 2011.

Is LP60 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP60 GTZ shows 13 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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