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CV06 EGC

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,424 mi
Last recorded118,424 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV06 EGC
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 118,424 miles

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

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

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

under tray fitted view obstructed

Fail 16 Mar 2023 118,378 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

under tray fitted view obstructed

Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under tray fitted view obstructed

Pass 19 Mar 2021 112,415 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 105,682 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,219 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 101,219 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Mar 2017 97,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 89,722 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 81,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 71,562 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 71,562 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,509 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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

Parking brake close to end of travel....Not locking

Pass 16 Jan 2012 50,827 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 50,827 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to check centre brake pipes due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Dec 2009 33,958 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 29,247 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 29,247 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CV06 EGC is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CV06 EGC, 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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CV06 EGC is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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