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LB06 ULZ

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,427 mi
Last recorded89,427 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 ULZ
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,427 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 89,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 82,666 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 82,602 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,564 miles

Both front tyres are deteriorated

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 1 Oct 2015 67,854 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 60,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Oct 2013 52,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 45,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2011 35,837 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,835 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 19,478 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)

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 ULZ is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,494cc 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 LB06 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

LB06 ULZ is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is LB06 ULZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB06 ULZ 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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