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J9 LCK

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,467 mi
Last recorded132,467 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 LCK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 132,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 129,041 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 123,577 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 111,155 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 94,513 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 83,205 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 83,205 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall has a cut but not in excess deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 28 Aug 2015 70,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,221 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 58,879 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,233 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,710 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 41,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front geometry required

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,164 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 27,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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J9 LCK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J9 LCK, 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 J9 LCK registered?

J9 LCK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 September 2006.

Is J9 LCK safe to buy?

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