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KG06 MFK

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,711 mi
Last recorded161,711 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 MFK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 161,711 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2018 157,475 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 157,475 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 153,053 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 147,070 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 145,781 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 132,276 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 119,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 119,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,618 miles

Auto transmition oil leak

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,617 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 68,541 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,473 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,770 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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KG06 MFK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KG06 MFK, 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 KG06 MFK registered?

KG06 MFK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is KG06 MFK safe to buy?

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