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CA56 LGU

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

163,185 mi
Last recorded163,185 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA56 LGU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 163,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 148,243 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 148,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 138,162 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 131,735 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,373 miles

management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2016 118,313 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 105,620 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 92,428 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,513 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,968 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,227 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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CA56 LGU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA56 LGU, 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

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What year was CA56 LGU registered?

CA56 LGU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 21 December 2006.

Is CA56 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA56 LGU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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