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LR61 DRV

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,869 mi
Last recorded141,869 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR61 DRV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 141,869 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 141,675 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,576 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 140,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 138,870 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 137,838 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 132,046 miles

All three rear differential bushes are perishing and deteriorated.

Front brake discs lipped and worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two attached to the shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm of the two, attached to the shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 110,331 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 110,331 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 89,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2014 35,709 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 35,709 miles

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

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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LR61 DRV is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR61 DRV, 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 LR61 DRV registered?

LR61 DRV is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is LR61 DRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 DRV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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