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H16 MLD

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,857 mi
Last recorded94,857 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MLD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,857 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Water in offside headlamp not affecting beam image

Pass 25 Jul 2025 94,585 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 93,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 90,323 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 87,368 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 84,042 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 80,842 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 77,334 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 73,953 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,368 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 70,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front pipe (7.1.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,094 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,080 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2015 63,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,132 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 56,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,211 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 52,211 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,703 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,888 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 36,050 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 28,354 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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H16 MLD is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H16 MLD, 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 H16 MLD registered?

H16 MLD is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is H16 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 MLD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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