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AO56 ZXH

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,452 mi
Last recorded122,452 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 ZXH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,452 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 109,383 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Rear both rear tyres slight wearing

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 12 Dec 2018 102,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 95,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,204 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,635 miles

inner front pads slightly low

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 29 Dec 2014 69,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 60,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 51,573 miles

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/F tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 44,266 miles

rear tyres 3mm in center

Fail 20 Dec 2011 44,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres 3mm in center

Pass 21 Dec 2010 34,450 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 24,777 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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AO56 ZXH is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AO56 ZXH, 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 AO56 ZXH registered?

AO56 ZXH is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is AO56 ZXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 ZXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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