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KL56 VOH

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

65,964 mi
Last recorded65,964 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 VOH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 65,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,843 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 63,226 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 63,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 61,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,176 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Lens cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear o/s/rear reflector cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 53,001 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,902 miles

Offside Front deep cut in o/s/front tyre tread.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,938 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,450 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 38,491 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Nov 2013 33,439 miles

adv-cracks between osf tyre tread.

Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,036 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on edges and starting to crack

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,032 miles

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

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

adv- oil leak from geaqbox area.

adv-osf tyre starting to crack between tread.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 17,960 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,841 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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KL56 VOH is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KL56 VOH, 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 KL56 VOH registered?

KL56 VOH is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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