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LA06 JYP

2006 BMW 523

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,815 mi
Last recorded109,815 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 JYP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 109,815 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 109,815 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 100,940 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 78,104 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 69,343 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 63,743 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 54,800 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 47,488 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 47,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 43,806 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 43,806 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,964 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,793 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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LA06 JYP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA06 JYP, 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 LA06 JYP registered?

LA06 JYP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 19 June 2006.

Is LA06 JYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA06 JYP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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