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J17 NRP

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

164,286 mi
Last recorded164,286 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 NRP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 164,286 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 162,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 160,340 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 156,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 154,339 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 148,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 140,174 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 132,693 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 124,385 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 124,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2016 114,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is a nail

Pass 5 Sep 2015 101,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 94,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,713 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 80,616 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,435 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,341 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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J17 NRP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J17 NRP, 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 J17 NRP registered?

J17 NRP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 3 November 2006.

Is J17 NRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 NRP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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