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LG06 KWY

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,372 mi
Last recorded57,372 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 KWY
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 57,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 50,662 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 49,970 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 48,832 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 47,311 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 46,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 44,776 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 44,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 42,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 40,459 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 34,214 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 31,268 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 31,268 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,011 miles

handbrake high

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 23,745 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,934 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,150 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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LG06 KWY is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LG06 KWY, 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 LG06 KWY?

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What year was LG06 KWY registered?

LG06 KWY is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is LG06 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG06 KWY shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG06 KWY have outstanding finance?

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