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B86 HVL

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

107,898 mi
Last recorded107,898 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB86 HVL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,898 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 105,548 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 105,541 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear vehicle leaning to the left

Pass 31 Oct 2022 103,160 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,387 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 87,661 miles

Offside Rear brake warning wire adrift

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2017 81,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 78,348 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 70,320 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 65,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 60,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 57,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 53,093 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 47,304 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 42,325 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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B86 HVL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B86 HVL, 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 B86 HVL registered?

B86 HVL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 16 December 2006.

Is B86 HVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B86 HVL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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