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HK55 PYX

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,543 mi
Last recorded88,543 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 PYX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,543 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 85,287 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 80,726 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 80,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,798 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 68,079 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Nearside Front tyre tread perished

Offside Front tyre inner outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Front tyre tread perished

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,460 miles

Front disc lipped

Front tyres cracking and perishing

Fail 12 Apr 2017 62,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front disc lipped

Front tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 59,193 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,850 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 54,455 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 48,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,354 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,437 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Jan 2009 16,641 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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HK55 PYX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HK55 PYX, 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 HK55 PYX registered?

HK55 PYX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is HK55 PYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 PYX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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