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PO61 UNX

2012 BMW 523

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,366 mi
Last recorded72,366 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 52361,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 UNX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 72,366 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 72,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 72,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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PO61 UNX is a 2012 BMW 523 in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 61,904 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 PO61 UNX, 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 14 years old, this BMW 523 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO61 UNX registered?

PO61 UNX is a 2012 BMW 523, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is PO61 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO61 UNX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO61 UNX have outstanding finance?

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