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LE06 HFP

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

129,264 mi
Last recorded129,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 HFP
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 129,264 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 128,245 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 124,977 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 123,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 121,429 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 118,503 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,502 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,065 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,721 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 114,824 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,350 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 106,772 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 97,886 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 89,988 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 63,973 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,389 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 35,386 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear 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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LE06 HFP is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LE06 HFP, 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 LE06 HFP registered?

LE06 HFP is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is LE06 HFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE06 HFP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LE06 HFP have outstanding finance?

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