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SH61 UWY

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,716 mi
Last recorded52,716 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 UWY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 52,716 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation within lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 50,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 50,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 47,771 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/RF19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/RF19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 47,749 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35/RF19, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/RF19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/RF19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,392 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge 275/35/19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 44,248 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2021 41,685 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 41,604 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,102 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,184 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 32,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 29,528 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 29,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,994 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 18,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 13,981 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 13,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SH61 UWY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH61 UWY, 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 SH61 UWY registered?

SH61 UWY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SH61 UWY safe to buy?

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