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AV06 ZWE

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

245,823 mi
Last recorded245,823 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV06 ZWE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 245,823 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear markers in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 245,818 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of 2 control arms, at hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear markers in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 237,125 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 237,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 226,526 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 226,467 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 211,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 211,687 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and gaiter split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 201,201 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2013 201,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 180,863 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 180,860 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 152,624 miles

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

nearside front outer side light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2011 152,438 miles

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

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

nearside front outer side light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2010 125,982 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 96,414 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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AV06 ZWE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AV06 ZWE, 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.

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What year was AV06 ZWE registered?

AV06 ZWE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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