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HK06 BXJ

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,945 mi
Last recorded116,945 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 BXJ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,945 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 115,742 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,074 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 96,717 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 88,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 81,032 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 71,462 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 59,189 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 46,357 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 46,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre has deep cut to tread

Pass 12 May 2014 32,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 30,901 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 28,250 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 24,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 22,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 19,017 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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HK06 BXJ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HK06 BXJ, 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 HK06 BXJ?

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What year was HK06 BXJ registered?

HK06 BXJ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 7 June 2006.

Is HK06 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 BXJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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