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CG55 HAZ

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,645 mi
Last recorded146,645 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCG55 HAZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 146,645 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 145,813 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 145,813 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 143,276 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 143,276 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 139,021 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 131,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 128,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 121,886 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 109,120 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 109,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 104,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,202 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 97,829 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 87,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,841 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2012 66,564 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 56,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,116 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)

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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CG55 HAZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CG55 HAZ, 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 CG55 HAZ registered?

CG55 HAZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is CG55 HAZ safe to buy?

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