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VO11 WGY

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,097 mi
Last recorded47,097 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO11 WGY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,097 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 47,097 miles

Central Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 47,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced condensation in headlight lens (4.1.4 (b))

Central Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in b zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 43,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 41,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 38,300 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 35,113 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 32,716 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 32,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 30,941 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 30,941 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.9mm and worn severely on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 24,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,146 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,913 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 14,134 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,244 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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VO11 WGY is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 VO11 WGY, 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 VO11 WGY registered?

VO11 WGY is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 21 March 2011.

Is VO11 WGY safe to buy?

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