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BL06 UKT

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,259 mi
Last recorded137,259 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 UKT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 137,259 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 128,477 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,850 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,275 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,708 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,780 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 66,386 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,352 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2009 35,940 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2009 35,940 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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BL06 UKT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL06 UKT, 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 BL06 UKT registered?

BL06 UKT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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The MOT history for BL06 UKT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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