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217 ALN

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,787 mi
Last recorded85,787 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration217 ALN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 85,787 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 83,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 76,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,403 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 68,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play o/s/f hub area

advise various chips across windscreen

Pass 22 Dec 2014 64,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 51,560 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 28,537 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,092 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 20,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,720 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,702 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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217 ALN is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 217 ALN, 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

How do I check the history of 217 ALN?

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What year was 217 ALN registered?

217 ALN is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is 217 ALN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 217 ALN 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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