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LL06 BCX

2006 BMW 523

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

67,125 mi
Last recorded67,125 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 52382,563 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL06 BCX
MakeBMW
Model523
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 67,125 miles

condensation os headlight

Fail 17 Jan 2025 67,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condensation os headlight

Pass 12 Jan 2024 52,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 41,741 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,641 miles

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 31,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 22,821 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 22,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 22,457 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 21,519 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 20,451 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 18,645 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 17,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2013 17,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 15,958 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 14,338 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,139 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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LL06 BCX is a 2006 BMW 523 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL06 BCX, 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 LL06 BCX registered?

LL06 BCX is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 4 August 2006.

Is LL06 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LL06 BCX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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