CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY06 ZVP

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,093 mi
Last recorded124,093 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 ZVP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 25 Jan 2020 124,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 113,371 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

Pass 12 Jan 2018 109,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 101,835 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 97,472 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 89,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 84,678 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 74,270 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 65,629 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 56,801 miles

offside rear tyre wear low.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 56,745 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
Full BMW 523 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY06 ZVP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 GY06 ZVP, 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

How do I check the history of GY06 ZVP?

You can check the full history of GY06 ZVP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY06 ZVP registered?

GY06 ZVP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 24 April 2006.

Is GY06 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY06 ZVP shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY06 ZVP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY06 ZVP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.