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LR61 EHZ

2011 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 128,102 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 125,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 119,480 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 115,869 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 113,923 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 102,942 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,874 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 75,115 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 74,737 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 58,154 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 58,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 42,339 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 42,339 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 28,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EHZ is a 2011 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR61 EHZ, 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

How do I check the history of LR61 EHZ?

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What year was LR61 EHZ registered?

LR61 EHZ is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is LR61 EHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR61 EHZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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