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LV61 SVZ

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,779 mi
Last recorded54,779 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV61 SVZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,779 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 51,792 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 50,352 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 50,352 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 48,604 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,719 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 40,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,027 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 38,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2017 35,732 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 32,450 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 32,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 22 Sep 2016 32,419 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 32,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 28,764 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 23,243 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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LV61 SVZ is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LV61 SVZ, 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 LV61 SVZ registered?

LV61 SVZ is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is LV61 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV61 SVZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV61 SVZ have outstanding finance?

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