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06W1495

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,871 mi
Last recorded119,871 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration06W1495
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,871 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear ends and at fuel tank area difficult to assess properly at fuel tank due to their location (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play on inner end of o/s track rod

Fail 21 Mar 2017 119,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear ends and at fuel tank area difficult to assess properly at fuel tank due to their location (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

slight play on inner end of o/s track rod

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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06W1495 is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 BMW 523 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 82,563 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 06W1495, 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 20 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 06W1495 registered?

06W1495 is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is 06W1495 safe to buy?

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