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FY56 RLZ

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

166,683 mi
Last recorded166,683 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 RLZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 166,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 157,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 154,691 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 154,691 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 149,642 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 145,073 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 135,973 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe ( at retaining clip )

Pass 27 Aug 2013 124,141 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,499 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,555 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 99,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,039 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake disks slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Jul 2010 85,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 76,679 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

oil leak on rear diff

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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FY56 RLZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY56 RLZ, 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 FY56 RLZ registered?

FY56 RLZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 25 September 2006.

Is FY56 RLZ safe to buy?

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