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NV60 MSY

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,511 mi
Last recorded107,511 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV60 MSY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 107,511 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,990 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 100,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 93,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,917 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 85,196 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 80,894 miles

Front Both tyres slightly cracking in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 80,894 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Both tyres slightly cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 77,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,886 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 67,406 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 67,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,379 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 66,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 65,995 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,968 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 49,766 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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NV60 MSY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV60 MSY, 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 NV60 MSY registered?

NV60 MSY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 3 January 2011.

Is NV60 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV60 MSY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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