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DY56 CPU

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,655 mi
Last recorded115,655 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 CPU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 115,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,108 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 111,457 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 106,700 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 106,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hids fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 90,187 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2018 90,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 4 Jan 2017 79,657 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)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,891 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 51,115 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,490 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,747 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,735 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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DY56 CPU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DY56 CPU, 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 DY56 CPU registered?

DY56 CPU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 December 2006.

Is DY56 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY56 CPU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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