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LC06 UHR

2006 BMW 523

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,316 mi
Last recorded192,316 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 UHR
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 192,316 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 181,092 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 181,089 miles

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 167,095 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 166,669 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 147,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Plastic cover damaged, still secures belt (5.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 136,498 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 130,508 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,274 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 120,274 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 97,597 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 79,013 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,262 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,567 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 18,566 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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LC06 UHR is a 2006 BMW 523 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 LC06 UHR, 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 LC06 UHR registered?

LC06 UHR is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 5 May 2006.

Is LC06 UHR safe to buy?

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