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FY06 NNJ

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,859 mi
Last recorded120,859 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 120,859 miles

Rear brake pads stating to get low

brake warring lamp on

Pass 31 Mar 2017 105,365 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 105,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 95,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,126 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,939 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,734 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,635 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 46,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,616 miles

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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FY06 NNJ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 FY06 NNJ, 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 FY06 NNJ registered?

FY06 NNJ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is FY06 NNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 NNJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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