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HH52 TOM

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

117,176 mi
Last recorded117,176 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHH52 TOM
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 117,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 115,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 114,375 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 111,185 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 104,642 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 99,235 miles

Front bumper has a slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper has a slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,176 miles

slight body work damage to front bumper +nearside rear door panel paint work scratched

Pass 28 Nov 2019 92,188 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 82,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 70,766 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,684 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 57,454 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 53,649 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 48,587 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 30 Nov 2013 48,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 7 Dec 2012 43,291 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 43,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 33,069 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 20,955 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HH52 TOM is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HH52 TOM, 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

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What year was HH52 TOM registered?

HH52 TOM is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 June 2006.

Is HH52 TOM safe to buy?

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