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AF06 JJV

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,690 mi
Last recorded132,690 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 JJV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 132,690 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 120,762 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 109,869 miles

Treads thin on inner surfaces Nearside front & offside rear tyres.

Fail 8 Oct 2013 109,869 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Treads thin on inner surfaces Nearside front & offside rear tyres.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 105,034 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,401 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 46,071 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 46,048 miles

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

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

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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AF06 JJV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF06 JJV, 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 AF06 JJV registered?

AF06 JJV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is AF06 JJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 JJV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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