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GL56 JVE

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 JVE
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 143,588 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 143,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,193 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 142,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,655 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 134,350 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2017 119,970 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 119,971 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wing , bumper and headlamp damaged

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 109,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread area

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

Fail 3 Apr 2016 109,067 miles

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

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2015 94,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,311 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak(gearbox)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 54,328 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 42,493 miles

front pads half worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,577 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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GL56 JVE is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GL56 JVE, 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.

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What year was GL56 JVE registered?

GL56 JVE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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