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GU06 DGF

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

202,291 mi
Last recorded202,291 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 DGF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 202,291 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 192,951 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 189,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 186,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 186,121 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s top (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 182,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 99,865 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 165,896 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 157,505 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 147,695 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 135,895 miles

all rear brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Apr 2014 119,527 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 106,184 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 90,009 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 75,861 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 75,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,476 miles

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

front and rear pads getting low

under shields fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2010 61,476 miles

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

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

front and rear pads getting low

under shields fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,461 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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GU06 DGF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU06 DGF, 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 GU06 DGF registered?

GU06 DGF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is GU06 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 DGF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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