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RK61 XME

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK61 XME
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 113,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 112,317 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2020 109,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre puncture

front windscreen stone chip

Pass 30 Apr 2019 96,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tires wearing un-even 225/55r17

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 78,296 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 60,298 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 60,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,767 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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RK61 XME is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK61 XME, 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 RK61 XME registered?

RK61 XME is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is RK61 XME safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK61 XME shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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