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LG06 KXA

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,878 mi
Last recorded102,878 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG06 KXA
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 102,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever close to Insufficient reserve travel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 24 May 2019 91,602 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS Indicates a fault

Fail 23 May 2019 91,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS Indicates a fault

Fail 18 May 2019 91,596 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 83,370 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2017 76,506 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 69,263 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 May 2015 67,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 67,043 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2014 63,590 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 59,185 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 54,867 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 47,700 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,523 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2009 34,832 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 KXA is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey 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 LG06 KXA, 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.

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What year was LG06 KXA registered?

LG06 KXA is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is LG06 KXA safe to buy?

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