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KB55 RXG

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,019 mi
Last recorded98,019 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 RXG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 98,019 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 95,786 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 95,786 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 91,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 86,686 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 86,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 80,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 74,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 70,943 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 70,943 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,648 miles

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

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2018 69,199 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Corroded on two sections (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 68,319 miles

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 11 Feb 2015 67,550 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,803 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 1 Feb 2012 54,663 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,188 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 26,420 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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KB55 RXG is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue 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 KB55 RXG, 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.

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What year was KB55 RXG registered?

KB55 RXG is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 9 February 2006.

Is KB55 RXG safe to buy?

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