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WP51 ACK

2011 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,544 mi
Last recorded210,544 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW 52360,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP51 ACK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 210,544 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n.s & o.s ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 194,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 184,832 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 184,820 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 159,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 159,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 121,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 121,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread close to ply/cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 94,899 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 70,511 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 70,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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WP51 ACK is a 2011 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP51 ACK, 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.

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WP51 ACK is a 2011 BMW 523, first registered on 31 January 2011.

Is WP51 ACK safe to buy?

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