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HK06 WDE

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

183,892 mi
Last recorded183,892 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 183,892 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 175,376 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 167,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 158,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 158,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 150,922 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 144,633 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 144,551 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 133,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,103 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2017 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge/sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 85,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jun 2014 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

Fail 5 Jun 2014 74,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges/cuts in tread

Pass 31 May 2013 64,153 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,938 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 32,573 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)

Fail 26 May 2010 32,573 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 22,363 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 WDE 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 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WDE, 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 HK06 WDE registered?

HK06 WDE is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is HK06 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK06 WDE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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