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HY06 KKP

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,470 mi
Last recorded103,470 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 KKP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 103,470 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2

Pass 13 Sep 2025 103,285 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 103,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 102,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,950 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 101,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 101,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 101,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 100,826 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 99,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,985 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 97,573 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 94,403 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 86,105 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 86,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,011 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,570 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 46,904 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 29,845 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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HY06 KKP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HY06 KKP, 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 HY06 KKP registered?

HY06 KKP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is HY06 KKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY06 KKP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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