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EN55 BUH

2006 BMW 523

Maroon Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 BUH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 143,477 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 143,244 miles

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside rear (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front zero mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 137,289 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 137,289 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 132,154 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 128,162 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 122,252 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 122,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 115,903 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 102,703 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 102,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 85,584 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 73,806 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 58,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,653 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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EN55 BUH is a 2006 BMW 523 in Maroon with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN55 BUH, 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 EN55 BUH registered?

EN55 BUH is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is EN55 BUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN55 BUH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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