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LA55 XYH

2006 BMW 523

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,740 mi
Last recorded90,740 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 XYH
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,740 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 79,446 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 79,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 75,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 71,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2015 71,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,600 miles

Nearside Front 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 7 Mar 2013 62,738 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 55,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 49,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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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LA55 XYH is a 2006 BMW 523 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LA55 XYH, 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 LA55 XYH registered?

LA55 XYH is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LA55 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA55 XYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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