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KJ56 XKV

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,277 mi
Last recorded105,277 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 XKV
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 105,277 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 105,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 104,266 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 101,379 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 101,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 98,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,999 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 96,534 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 96,532 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 76,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 71,419 miles

Offside Front 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 8 Sep 2016 66,583 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 62,888 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 60,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 56,749 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,917 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 54,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2010 52,871 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,871 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 29 Aug 2009 49,575 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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KJ56 XKV is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KJ56 XKV, 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 KJ56 XKV registered?

KJ56 XKV is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is KJ56 XKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ56 XKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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