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KH55 ZYW

2006 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,282 mi
Last recorded57,282 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 ZYW
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,282 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inner light lens. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 52,212 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 37,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,049 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 25,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 20,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 20,045 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner & outer edges, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 12,121 miles

Battery "jump started" several times - replacement required

Fail 24 Sep 2018 12,121 miles

Battery "jump started" several times - replacement required

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 11,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 11,479 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 11,065 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 10,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2012 9,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2011 8,298 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 6,315 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 4,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 3,258 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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KH55 ZYW is a 2006 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KH55 ZYW, 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 KH55 ZYW registered?

KH55 ZYW is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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