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BN56 JBZ

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,156 mi
Last recorded91,156 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 JBZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 91,156 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,011 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 69,009 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 40,777 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 40,777 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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BN56 JBZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BN56 JBZ, 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

How do I check the history of BN56 JBZ?

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What year was BN56 JBZ registered?

BN56 JBZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 12 September 2006.

Is BN56 JBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 JBZ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN56 JBZ have outstanding finance?

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