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KT06 UWD

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,947 mi
Last recorded110,947 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 UWD
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 110,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,234 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,187 miles

o/s/r additional position light inoperative

Fail 3 Jul 2012 95,187 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r additional position light inoperative

Pass 5 May 2011 84,448 miles

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

front + rear discs slightly lipped

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jan 2010 72,604 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 72,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 72,418 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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KT06 UWD is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT06 UWD, 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 KT06 UWD?

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What year was KT06 UWD registered?

KT06 UWD is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 28 June 2006.

Is KT06 UWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT06 UWD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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