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KM06 TWU

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,085 mi
Last recorded171,085 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 TWU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 171,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 159,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 147,115 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 140,592 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 140,592 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,126 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 123,316 miles

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 26 May 2012 117,743 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 111,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall is slightly deterioated'also wearing on its inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre is getting close to limit

Pass 19 May 2010 101,526 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 89,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,405 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 59,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KM06 TWU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KM06 TWU, 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 KM06 TWU registered?

KM06 TWU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is KM06 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 TWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KM06 TWU have outstanding finance?

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