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KS06 ZSG

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,738 mi
Last recorded128,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 128,738 miles

Both front tyre's starting to wear on edge's both rear tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four heavily cracking very close to showing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 125,513 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking and perishing on outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking and splitting on outer edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,991 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 118,506 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,248 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 116,243 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 115,471 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,725 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 112,341 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,420 miles

OS/Front tyre has slight worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 107,338 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 89,003 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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KS06 ZSG is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KS06 ZSG, 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

How do I check the history of KS06 ZSG?

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What year was KS06 ZSG registered?

KS06 ZSG is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 14 June 2006.

Is KS06 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 ZSG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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