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2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,434 mi
Last recorded180,434 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 URL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 180,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 171,039 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 171,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 158,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 158,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 139,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted on vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2019 119,939 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 119,939 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator LAMP ON (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 102,783 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,226 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 95,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 78,116 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,930 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 42,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,286 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 24,859 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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BK56 URL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BK56 URL, 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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BK56 URL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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