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LK56 LNO

2006 BMW 523

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,789 mi
Last recorded125,789 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 LNO
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 125,789 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff light misting of oil

Steering lock not functioning message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,325 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff light misting of oil

Steering lock not functioning message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering lock not functioning Steering lock not functioning failure message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))

rear diff light misting of oil

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,335 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning failure message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 96,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning failure message displayed on dashboard (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 87,926 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 77,477 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 69,721 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,459 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,846 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,900 miles

Small cracks in fuel filler cap seal.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 56,020 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 May 2016 56,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 51,964 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,634 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 43,097 miles

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

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 23 Nov 2011 35,860 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 28,871 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 23,697 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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LK56 LNO is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LK56 LNO, 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 LK56 LNO registered?

LK56 LNO is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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