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8040 OZ

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,044 mi
Last recorded129,044 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8040 OZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 129,044 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,819 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 119,644 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 113,317 miles

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 113,317 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 107,506 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 107,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 104,186 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 100,044 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 99,839 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,218 miles

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

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,800 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 76,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 71,268 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 64,332 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 57,911 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,692 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 34,349 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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8040 OZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 8040 OZ, 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 8040 OZ registered?

8040 OZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is 8040 OZ safe to buy?

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