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LB06 GHK

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,747 mi
Last recorded137,747 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 GHK
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 137,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Front Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 134,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 12 May 2025 134,177 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rears (at rear) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 15 May 2024 124,118 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 18 May 2023 119,221 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2022 115,970 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 111,813 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 106,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 100,534 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 94,798 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 88,825 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 82,060 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 82,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 76,335 miles

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

O/S/R brake pads sensor wire insecure

Pass 23 May 2014 70,269 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2014 70,269 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2013 62,778 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2012 54,157 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 45,237 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 37,128 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low tone horn not working

many undertrays and covers fitted to this vehicle as standard, these were not removed during the MOT

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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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LB06 GHK is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LB06 GHK, 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 LB06 GHK registered?

LB06 GHK is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is LB06 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB06 GHK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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