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SB60 ZPY

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB60 ZPY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 88,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 83,000 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 82,989 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 82,575 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 77,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 64,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 58,963 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 58,880 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low dipped (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2020 54,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,669 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,276 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,259 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 16,721 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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SB60 ZPY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB60 ZPY, 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

How do I check the history of SB60 ZPY?

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What year was SB60 ZPY registered?

SB60 ZPY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is SB60 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB60 ZPY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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