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CN56 ONM

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,120 mi
Last recorded69,120 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN56 ONM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearsid front and nearside doors damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,724 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,986 miles

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

parking brake

Fail 30 Jul 2012 56,986 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

parking brake

Pass 20 Jul 2011 47,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs on limit

parking brake

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,450 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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CN56 ONM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 CN56 ONM, 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 CN56 ONM registered?

CN56 ONM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 December 2006.

Is CN56 ONM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN56 ONM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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