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CV06 UXT

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,399 mi
Last recorded131,399 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 131,399 miles

Offside Front Front O/S sill damage sharp edges

Pass 12 Mar 2018 122,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 122,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen[drivers side] (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 115,918 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides boots deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip in screen[drivers side] (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 108,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 108,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 98,125 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 84,129 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 84,129 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

off side rear tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,513 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 54,513 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

advise front brake deisc/s lipped

Pass 7 Jan 2010 43,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 28,390 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 23,219 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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CV06 UXT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXT, 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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What year was CV06 UXT registered?

CV06 UXT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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