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DA06 FLL

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,106 mi
Last recorded163,106 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA06 FLL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 163,106 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the rear axle starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view couple of stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2024 155,960 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 152,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

engine cover belly pan and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2022 145,294 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE SUMP AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ENGINE COVER BELLY PAN AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED BACK THROUGH VEHICLE

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

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

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 5 Oct 2021 140,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,652 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect all components

Pass 15 Oct 2019 132,447 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 127,299 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2018 127,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2017 119,114 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,565 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 107,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 80,223 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 80,223 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,602 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,300 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 46,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

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DA06 FLL is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA06 FLL, 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 DA06 FLL registered?

DA06 FLL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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