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WF11 WYG

2011 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,635 mi
Last recorded70,635 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 WYG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 70,635 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 67,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 65,810 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 63,442 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 60,061 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 58,103 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 57,499 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,848 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 52,158 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 52,158 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2017 48,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2016 40,303 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,397 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 25,423 miles

n/s rear tyre bald on edge

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge (will cause road noise)

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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WF11 WYG is a 2011 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WF11 WYG, 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 WF11 WYG registered?

WF11 WYG is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 15 June 2011.

Is WF11 WYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF11 WYG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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