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BK06 JHH

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,717 mi
Last recorded148,717 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 JHH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 148,717 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 142,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 142,258 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 139,797 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2022 134,385 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 134,385 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 121,283 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper support bearing assembly rough in operation

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 121,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper support bearing assembly rough in operation

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 115,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,213 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 101,073 miles

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

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 6 Sep 2017 100,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,613 miles

child seat fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,603 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

child seat fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 85,163 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 74,382 miles

Offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 74,382 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside front inner wheel arch trim damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 67,997 miles

4 Wheel tracking

Offside front inner whel arch trim damaged

Offside rear tyre 3.1mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check boot area due to load in boot

Fail 3 Jul 2013 67,997 miles

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

4 Wheel tracking

Offside front inner whel arch trim damaged

Offside rear tyre 3.1mm

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check boot area due to load in boot

Pass 18 Jul 2012 62,906 miles

Offside front inner wing trim damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2012 62,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside front inner wing trim damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,611 miles

offside front inner wing trim damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2011 57,069 miles

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

Front & n/s/r tyres wearing inside edges, recommend 4 wheel geometry.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 54,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,054 miles

nearside front tyre sidewalls just starting to bulge

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,860 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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BK06 JHH is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BK06 JHH, 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 BK06 JHH registered?

BK06 JHH is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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