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AF56 YCM

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,345 mi
Last recorded144,345 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 YCM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 144,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,452 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 120,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 120,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,125 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,205 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 113,202 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 107,301 miles

Car tested in wet weather

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both rear outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 100,108 miles

head lamps are misty

Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,927 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 86,632 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,073 miles

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

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

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,253 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 70,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,735 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 54,226 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 47,700 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 39,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 35,690 miles

surface corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AF56 YCM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue 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 AF56 YCM, 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 AF56 YCM registered?

AF56 YCM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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