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GX06 NEJ

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,322 mi
Last recorded47,322 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 47,322 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 45,513 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads 50-60% worn

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 40,141 miles

Rear brake pads 50% worn approx

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2022 36,897 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 35,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres 3 mm

Pass 22 Jul 2019 30,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 27,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 22,070 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 19,106 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 13,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 9,638 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,864 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 7,961 miles

NSF Tyre cracked around tread

NSR Tyre cracked around tread

OSF Tyre cracked around tread

OSR Tyre cracked around tread

Pass 20 May 2011 7,231 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 6,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2009 5,793 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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GX06 NEJ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GX06 NEJ, 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 GX06 NEJ registered?

GX06 NEJ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is GX06 NEJ safe to buy?

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