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WL11 PYW

2011 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

78,374 mi
Last recorded78,374 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL11 PYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,374 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2019 72,826 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,226 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 49,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 41,747 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Aug 2015 29,198 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2014 21,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 14,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 14,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WL11 PYW is a 2011 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL11 PYW, 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 WL11 PYW registered?

WL11 PYW is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 11 April 2011.

Is WL11 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL11 PYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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