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AV56 XBJ

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 XBJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 114,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear calliper anti rattle spring missing

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 109,247 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has long travel

Fail 15 Jan 2024 109,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,833 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,765 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,868 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar links rubber covers perishing

both rear lower wishbones inner bushes perishing

handbrake lever long travel

handbrake reading only just meets limit

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,560 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 79,956 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 76,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 73,001 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 72,601 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,595 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 71,972 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 62,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn inside

Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,336 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,742 miles

front pads and discs low

Pass 11 Dec 2009 42,486 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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AV56 XBJ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV56 XBJ, 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 AV56 XBJ registered?

AV56 XBJ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is AV56 XBJ safe to buy?

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