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HJ06 WTR

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

154,204 mi
Last recorded154,204 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 WTR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 154,204 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 153,277 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 152,030 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 149,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 145,166 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 137,173 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 134,188 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking up

Fail 19 Jun 2020 134,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning light on display (RED)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking up

Pass 19 Mar 2019 131,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower spotlight missing

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,873 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2017 116,399 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,183 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,351 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 89,994 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,850 miles

oil leak from front of engine area

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 57,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 47,294 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,098 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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HJ06 WTR is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HJ06 WTR, 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 HJ06 WTR registered?

HJ06 WTR is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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