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LC06 OLA

2006 BMW 523

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 OLA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,525 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 97,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,303 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,825 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 85,817 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 1 Feb 2021 78,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 78,707 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 72,385 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 68,593 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Jan 2019 68,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jan 2018 63,832 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 63,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 59,116 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 49,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2013 45,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 45,329 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 40,927 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 35,796 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 30,682 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 30,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 25,609 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 25,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LC06 OLA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LC06 OLA, 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.

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What year was LC06 OLA registered?

LC06 OLA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 16 May 2006.

Is LC06 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC06 OLA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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