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BD06 JXB

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,068 mi
Last recorded87,068 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD06 JXB
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 87,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 133,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2012 117,748 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 96,064 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 73,561 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 73,561 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 53,474 miles

Both front headlamp units incorperate 10 yellow coloured LED lights. These LED's feed a light tube and bring yellow light to the front of the vehicle.

Both front tyres are misshaped

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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BD06 JXB is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 BD06 JXB, 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 BD06 JXB registered?

BD06 JXB is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 May 2006.

Is BD06 JXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD06 JXB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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