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FH55 ELX

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,688 mi
Last recorded124,688 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 ELX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 124,688 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 124,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,211 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 113,484 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Slight damage (8.1.2a)

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 26 Apr 2016 105,847 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 105,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 93,368 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 83,234 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 83,234 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 70,305 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 55,913 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,932 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,184 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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FH55 ELX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH55 ELX, 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 FH55 ELX registered?

FH55 ELX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is FH55 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH55 ELX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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