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LF56 WJU

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,335 mi
Last recorded53,335 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 WJU
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 53,335 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 51,885 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 51,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 47,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 67,333 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

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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LF56 WJU is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 LF56 WJU, 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 LF56 WJU?

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What year was LF56 WJU registered?

LF56 WJU is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LF56 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF56 WJU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF56 WJU have outstanding finance?

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