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D22 RBT

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

168,188 mi
Last recorded168,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD22 RBT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 168,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2025 166,868 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 155,053 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 144,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 135,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,365 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc faces at rear heavily corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slight rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 125,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 118,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 118,580 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 104,975 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,371 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,645 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,569 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 60,569 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,790 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 45,552 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

requires four wheel alignment

Pass 2 Apr 2009 34,308 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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D22 RBT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 D22 RBT, 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 D22 RBT registered?

D22 RBT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 19 April 2006.

Is D22 RBT safe to buy?

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