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320 GKE

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,159 mi
Last recorded127,159 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration320 GKE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 127,159 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 127,143 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,728 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 124,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 119,554 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,187 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 111,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 106,674 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,319 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 101,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing 1 Each x4 Wheels (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,009 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 90,599 miles

Offside Front Has age cracks

Nearside Front Has age cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 75,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 57,251 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,317 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,718 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 37,718 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 25,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,508 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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320 GKE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 320 GKE, 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 320 GKE registered?

320 GKE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is 320 GKE safe to buy?

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