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EX56 LPN

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,016 mi
Last recorded82,016 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 LPN
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 82,016 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 80,768 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,006 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,136 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 69,278 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 62,319 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,327 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 50,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,024 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)

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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EX56 LPN is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EX56 LPN, 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

How do I check the history of EX56 LPN?

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What year was EX56 LPN registered?

EX56 LPN is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is EX56 LPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 LPN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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