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GO54 LPS

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,596 mi
Last recorded143,596 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGO54 LPS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 143,596 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 132,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 132,184 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 122,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 117,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 112,041 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,476 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,365 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,278 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 88,618 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,125 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 74,783 miles

Nearside Rear Alloy wheel has had a welded repair

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 70,459 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,783 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,696 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged/ cut

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,785 miles

Tyre punture light on dash.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,382 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

small cut on outer wall of near side front tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2011 49,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 24,859 miles

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)

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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GO54 LPS is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GO54 LPS, 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 GO54 LPS registered?

GO54 LPS is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 13 April 2006.

Is GO54 LPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GO54 LPS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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