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DN56 FCM

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,022 mi
Last recorded192,022 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 FCM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 192,022 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 192,022 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 179,501 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inside edges n/s , o/s

Fail 20 Feb 2020 179,501 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Fog lamp inop

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres worn on inside edges n/s , o/s

Pass 4 Mar 2019 167,093 miles

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

Offside Front Fog lamp secured by tape

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s , o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 167,007 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fog lamp secured by tape

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s , o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 155,711 miles

Eng man light on

Front N/s , o/s tyres worn out on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s , o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 141,878 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 141,878 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 94W (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,643 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 122,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 94w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,239 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 85,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 84,777 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 68,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,368 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 38,225 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,797 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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DN56 FCM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN56 FCM, 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 DN56 FCM registered?

DN56 FCM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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