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CB55 MER

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

219,436 mi
Last recorded219,436 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 MER
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 219,436 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 219,122 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 197,027 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Jan 2024 188,362 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 176,769 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 165,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine and sill covers

general under body corrosion (rear floor pan)

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 155,940 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 146,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 137,303 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 127,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Jan 2018 127,138 miles

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

registration plate incorrect both front and rear (6.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front tyre badly cracked

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 118,808 miles

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

Offside Front Front tyre badly cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Mar 2017 118,651 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)

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Front tyre badly cracked

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,307 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre stepping in tread on inner edge ?

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre cracking in tread ?

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 100,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,399 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2014 94,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,469 miles

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

nearside front brake sensor insurcure

Fail 16 Mar 2013 92,469 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

nearside front brake sensor insurcure

Pass 17 Mar 2012 88,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 88,446 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 74,286 miles

front discs wearing thin

rear discs wearing thin

Fail 16 Mar 2011 74,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre 235/35zr/19w heavily cracked

rear discs wearing thin

Pass 17 Mar 2010 66,216 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 54,311 miles

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

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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CB55 MER is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CB55 MER, 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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CB55 MER is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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