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EK56 HVP

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,296 mi
Last recorded30,296 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 HVP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2010 30,296 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 30,296 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,002 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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EK56 HVP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 EK56 HVP, 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 EK56 HVP registered?

EK56 HVP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is EK56 HVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK56 HVP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK56 HVP have outstanding finance?

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