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LF55 UZA

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,486 mi
Last recorded106,486 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 UZA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2023 106,486 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 99,611 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,154 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 89,589 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 83,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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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LF55 UZA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LF55 UZA, 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

How do I check the history of LF55 UZA?

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What year was LF55 UZA registered?

LF55 UZA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 15 February 2006.

Is LF55 UZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 UZA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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