MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
both headlights deteriorating
both rear tyres cracking
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both headlights deteriorating
both rear tyres cracking
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner damaged to inner wheel rim
Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner damaged to inner wheel rim
Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3 ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advise o/s/f fog lamp assembly adrift and laying in bumper
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Advise o/s/f fog lamp assembly adrift and laying in bumper
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (4.1.E.1)
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on edges
washers weak
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LL55 YAW is a 2006 BMW 523 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 LL55 YAW, 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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LL55 YAW is a 2006 BMW 523, first registered on 31 December 2006.
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