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141,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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