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RO61 AUA

2011 BMW 523

Green Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,668 mi
Last recorded91,668 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 AUA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 91,668 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 88,258 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 88,258 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,843 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear worn bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 81,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 75,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 72,337 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 72,283 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front zero mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,055 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,385 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,281 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,226 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,226 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r suspension air spring is showing cords

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 28,763 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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RO61 AUA is a 2011 BMW 523 in Green with a 2,993cc 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 RO61 AUA, 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 RO61 AUA registered?

RO61 AUA is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is RO61 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO61 AUA 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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