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ST60 RFK

2011 BMW 523

White Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,646 mi
Last recorded89,646 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST60 RFK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 89,646 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,225 miles

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

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

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 69,208 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 60,209 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 60,209 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 53,525 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 52,213 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 50,605 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,521 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 43,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 43,049 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 37,234 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,386 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 32,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,534 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 20,509 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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ST60 RFK is a 2011 BMW 523 in White with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ST60 RFK, 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 ST60 RFK registered?

ST60 RFK is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 12 February 2011.

Is ST60 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST60 RFK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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