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LP60 NDG

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,600 mi
Last recorded35,600 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP60 NDG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 35,600 miles

Nearside front headlamp full of condensation

Fail 19 Dec 2025 35,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp full of condensation

Pass 13 Jan 2025 33,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 31,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 29,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 23,381 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 22,247 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 19,050 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 15,841 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 15,841 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 12,241 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 7,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 7,888 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2015 3,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2014 2,393 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 NDG 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 LP60 NDG, 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 NDG registered?

LP60 NDG is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 23 February 2011.

Is LP60 NDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP60 NDG 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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