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J44 RYO

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,688 mi
Last recorded154,688 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 RYO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 154,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 154,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 148,939 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 148,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 130,635 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 119,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 113,821 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shocks, tiny oil leaks

Pass 10 Jun 2019 110,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 106,903 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 100,793 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2016 88,425 miles

child seats in rear seat belts not inspected

Pass 12 May 2015 77,209 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,261 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,261 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 37,153 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 37,153 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 26,686 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 15,726 miles

Off side rear seat belt buckle around the wrong way or belt twisted

Off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres close to wear bars

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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J44 RYO is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J44 RYO, 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 J44 RYO registered?

J44 RYO is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 24 June 2006.

Is J44 RYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 RYO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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