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DG56 NHL

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,841 mi
Last recorded87,841 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NHL
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 87,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 85,715 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 84,559 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 83,297 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 81,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 76,252 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,829 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 70,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,022 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside lower reflector missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 61,283 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 45,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,031 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 19,574 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 17,954 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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DG56 NHL 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 100%.

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 DG56 NHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG56 NHL registered?

DG56 NHL is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is DG56 NHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG56 NHL shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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