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H5 PSF

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 PSF
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 112,175 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 110,008 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 105,492 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 105,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2022 104,069 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 104,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 101,515 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 100,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,014 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,284 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 94,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,100 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,098 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 91,618 miles

Both Front Tyre Treads Cracked.

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edges.

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 89,950 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner tread edge.

o/s/r tyre on legal limit.

Pass 10 May 2013 83,164 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 71,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 59,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 31,938 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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H5 PSF is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H5 PSF, 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 H5 PSF?

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What year was H5 PSF registered?

H5 PSF is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is H5 PSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 PSF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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