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GX56 ZFR

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,203 mi
Last recorded115,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 ZFR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 115,203 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Ratchet does not operate over the whole span. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 115,203 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Ratchet does not operate over the whole span. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 111,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,595 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 105,143 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 102,501 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 102,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,909 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,011 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,009 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,231 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 87,392 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 81,194 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 77,739 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 63,530 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,187 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 52,101 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,487 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 30,385 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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GX56 ZFR 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 81%.

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 GX56 ZFR, 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 GX56 ZFR registered?

GX56 ZFR is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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