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GY56 ODT

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,117 mi
Last recorded123,117 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 ODT
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 123,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 117,169 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 101,762 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 101,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,691 miles

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,669 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Offside Front tyre outer wall damage

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,338 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

bonnet shocks not holding up both

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,337 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking up rubber missing

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge wearing smooth

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wearing smooth

bonnet shocks not holding up both

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 71,381 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 71,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 65,968 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 60,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all four tyre wall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,278 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,459 miles

Nearside front tyre has deep cracks in the inside side wall

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

Offside rear tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 38,410 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 38,351 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 31,575 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 27,149 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 27,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,519 miles

Offside Front 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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GY56 ODT is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GY56 ODT, 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 GY56 ODT registered?

GY56 ODT is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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