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CK56 DGV

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,809 mi
Last recorded233,809 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK56 DGV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 233,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 220,568 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 220,568 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 220,564 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 200,856 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 200,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 173,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 164,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 132,747 miles

nearside front tyre has slight bulges and deterioration on the inside tread surface.

offside and nearside front brake discs are worn and slightly coroded

offside and nearside rear brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 104,991 miles

front discs worn

o/s/f plastic wheel arch rubbing wheel on full lock

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,362 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 72,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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CK56 DGV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK56 DGV, 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 CK56 DGV registered?

CK56 DGV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is CK56 DGV safe to buy?

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