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HV06 VUS

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,015 mi
Last recorded107,015 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 VUS
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2021 107,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 97,143 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 90,804 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 84,913 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,741 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 69,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2013 65,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 63,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 56,720 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Mar 2011 48,195 miles

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,637 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner sections.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 17 Mar 2009 31,172 miles

offside rear tyre tread feathered

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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HV06 VUS is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HV06 VUS, 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 HV06 VUS registered?

HV06 VUS is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 March 2006.

Is HV06 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV06 VUS shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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