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BP55 NMF

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,270 mi
Last recorded113,270 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 NMF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 113,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT LEAK

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

Fail 11 May 2018 113,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHT LEAK

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 110,068 miles

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 13 Mar 2017 110,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front front pads loose in carrier......rattle clip missing

Offside Front shocker appears to have no damping with bar lift test

both rear tyres at legal limit and slightly miss shaped

both sides rear suspension rubber bushes perished

Pass 8 Mar 2016 105,880 miles

front control arm bushes worn

Fail 8 Mar 2016 105,880 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresheners (8.3.1e)

front control arm bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,262 miles

headlight and main beam bulbs give out a blue-ish light

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr and main brake pipes corroded

rear bushes split and peeling

Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,262 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlight and main beam bulbs give out a blue-ish light

nsf brake pipe corroded

nsr and main brake pipes corroded

rear bushes split and peeling

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 98,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,278 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,555 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 87,555 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,789 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 76,074 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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BP55 NMF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BP55 NMF, 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 BP55 NMF registered?

BP55 NMF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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