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GL06 JKZ

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 JKZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,277 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,671 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,209 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2013 70,179 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,408 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,971 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,742 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 36,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,669 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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GL06 JKZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL06 JKZ, 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 GL06 JKZ registered?

GL06 JKZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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The MOT history for GL06 JKZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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