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DF06 FSS

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 FSS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 105,335 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 100,032 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 May 2019 100,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,195 miles

Advise wipers becoming smeary

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,493 miles

Advise oil level low

Fail 19 Apr 2016 81,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2255017w runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre flat plycords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Advise oil level low

Pass 4 Dec 2014 75,839 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre split perished in tread

Fail 3 Dec 2014 75,837 miles

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

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

Advise n/s/r tyre split perished in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2013 70,820 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2012 67,893 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 63,830 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 63,621 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,775 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 39,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DF06 FSS is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DF06 FSS, 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 DF06 FSS registered?

DF06 FSS is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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